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Synonyms for Telling (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (an act of narration):
relation, recounting

WordNet sense 2 (informing by words):
notification, apprisal

WordNet sense 3 (disclosing information or giving evidence about another):
singing, tattle

WordNet sense 4 (powerfully persuasive):
cogent, weighty

WordNet sense 5 (disclosing unintentionally):
revealing, telltale

WordNet sense 6 (providing or conveying information):
informative, informatory

WordNet sense 7 (producing a strong effect):
impressive

WordNet sense 8 (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect):
effective, effectual, efficacious


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