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单词 telling
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Examples of 'telling' in a sentence
telling

It would take a lot more than your word to send us back to London telling our people not to worry.Now, hang on, I bet you're Frau Penck, the treasure old Budgie was telling me about.At first, when their cops out there started telling me things, I didn't want to know.Right now, her gut was telling her any more time focusing on Gordon was wasted.

In other languages
telling

British English: telling NOUN
The telling of a story or of something that has happened is the reporting of it to other people.
He sat quietly through the telling of this saga.
  • American English: telling
  • Brazilian Portuguese: narrativa
  • Chinese: 讲述
  • European Spanish: narración
  • French: récit
  • German: Erzählen
  • Italian: racconto
  • Japanese: 話すこと
  • Korean: 이야기하기
  • European Portuguese: narrativa
  • Latin American Spanish: narración

All related terms of 'telling'

(adjective) 
Definition
having a marked effect or impact
Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality.
Synonyms
effective
You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion.
significant
It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.
considerable
They were very considerable people who made an enormous contribution to the Party.
marked
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
striking
powerful
a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader
solid
impressive
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
influential
one of the most influential books ever written
decisive
Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident.
potent
a potent electoral message
forceful
This is a forceful argument for joining them.
weighty
Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate?
forcible
He is a forcible advocate for the arts.
trenchant
His comment was trenchant and perceptive.
effectual
the most effectual means of preserving peace
Opposites
minor
,
slight
,
trivial
,
insignificant
,
lightweight
,
negligible
,
unimportant
,
ineffectual
,
inconsequential
,
indecisive
,
easily ignored

Additional synonyms

in the sense of considerable
They were very considerable people who made an enormous contribution to the Party.
Synonyms
important,
significant,
distinguished,
influential,
notable,
renowned,
venerable,
noteworthy
in the sense of decisive
Definition
having the ability to make quick decisions
Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident.
Synonyms
resolute,
decided,
firm,
determined,
forceful,
uncompromising,
incisive,
trenchant,
strong-minded
in the sense of effectual
Definition
producing the intended result
the most effectual means of preserving peace
Synonyms
effective,
successful,
efficient,
powerful,
useful,
helpful,
productive,
potent,
constructive,
telling,
fruitful,
advantageous,
forcible,
serviceable,
efficacious

Nearby words of
telling

  • tell on someone
  • tell someone off
  • tell something apart
  • telling
  • telling-off
  • telltale
  • temerity

Related terms of
telling

  • tell
  • telling-off
  • tell on someone
  • tell someone off
  • tell something apart

Synonyms of 'telling'

telling

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of forceful
Definition
effective
This is a forceful argument for joining them.
Synonyms
powerful,
strong,
convincing,
effective,
compelling,
persuasive,
weighty,
pithy,
cogent,
telling
in the sense of forcible
Definition
convincing or effective
He is a forcible advocate for the arts.
Synonyms
compelling,
strong,
powerful,
effective,
active,
impressive,
efficient,
valid,
mighty,
potent,
energetic,
forceful,
weighty,
cogent
in the sense of impressive
Definition
capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, or importance
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
Synonyms
grand,
striking,
splendid,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
affecting,
powerful,
exciting,
wonderful,
excellent,
dramatic,
outstanding,
stirring,
superb,
first-class,
marvellous (informal),
terrific (informal),
awesome,
world-class,
admirable,
first-rate,
crash-hot (Australian),
forcible,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of influential
Definition
having or exerting influence
one of the most influential books ever written
Synonyms
important,
powerful,
moving,
telling,
leading,
strong,
guiding,
inspiring,
prestigious,
meaningful,
potent,
persuasive,
authoritative,
momentous,
weighty
in the sense of marked
Definition
obvious or noticeable
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
Synonyms
noticeable,
clear,
decided,
striking,
noted,
obvious,
signal,
dramatic,
considerable,
outstanding,
remarkable,
apparent,
prominent,
patent,
evident,
distinct,
pronounced,
notable,
manifest,
blatant,
conspicuous,
salient
in the sense of potent
Definition
(of arguments) persuasive or forceful
a potent electoral message
Synonyms
persuasive,
telling,
convincing,
effective,
impressive,
compelling,
forceful,
cogent
in the sense of powerful
a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader
Synonyms
persuasive,
convincing,
effective,
telling,
moving,
striking,
storming,
dramatic,
impressive,
compelling,
authoritative,
forceful,
weighty,
forcible,
cogent,
effectual
in the sense of significant
Definition
very important
It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.
Synonyms
important,
marked,
notable,
striking,
serious,
material,
vital,
critical,
considerable,
impressive,
pronounced,
conspicuous,
momentous,
weighty,
noteworthy
in the sense of trenchant
Definition
vigorous and effective
His comment was trenchant and perceptive.
Synonyms
clear,
driving,
strong,
powerful,
effective,
distinct,
crisp,
explicit,
vigorous,
potent,
energetic,
clear-cut,
forceful,
emphatic,
unequivocal,
salient,
well-defined,
effectual,
distinctly defined
in the sense of weighty
Definition
important or serious
Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate?
Synonyms
important,
serious,
significant,
critical,
crucial,
considerable,
substantial,
grave,
solemn,
momentous,
forcible,
consequential,
portentous

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