telling
Translation
telling, revealing, significant
Examples
Her silence was very telling.
Her silence was very telling.
He made a telling point during the debate.
He made a telling point during the debate.
Grammar Patterns
a telling ((noun)) a telling (noun) It was a telling sign of his guilt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: significant, revealing, meaningful; Antonyms: insignificant
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'to tell'. It carries the sense of something 'telling' or revealing information.
Memory Tips
A 'telling' detail is one that 'tells' you a lot about a situation.