💬telling

adjective
/ˈtɛlɪŋ/

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example Sentences

Her silence was more telling than words.

Example Expressions

a telling sign

Synonyms

revealing, significant, expressive, indicative

Antonyms

insignificant, meaningless

Collocations

telling detail, telling sign, telling example, telling evidence

More Example Sentences

I am telling you all this because I want to help.

Everyday I try to finish the work before your telling me.

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life and her favorite hobbies

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life and her favorite hobbies while sharing photos of her pet cat

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life and her favorite hobbies while sharing photos of her pet cat that she adopted from a shelter last summer

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life and her favorite hobbies while sharing photos of her pet cat that she adopted from a shelter last summer because they have been writing to each other for two years

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life and her favorite hobbies while sharing photos of her pet cat that she adopted from a shelter last summer because they have been writing to each other for two years and hope to meet in person one day

A girl writes a letter to her pen pal who lives in Japan telling her about school life and her favorite hobbies while sharing photos of her pet cat that she adopted from a shelter last summer because they have been writing to each other for two years and hope to meet in person one day when their families plan a trip together during the holidays.

A boy writes a thank-you card for his favorite teacher at the end of the school year to show his appreciation for her kindness and the extra help she gave him with reading during the difficult first few months of class and he decorates the card with drawings and stickers then hands it to her on the last day of school and she reads it with a warm smile on her face telling him it is the best gift she has received all year.

Related Vocabularies

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
reaching a high or intense degree; very great or severe
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
mentioned before; previously stated

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