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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