State
Telling
Telling adjective - Having the power to persuade.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- By singing a song telling them that California is the best state for homeless people, just like what all the other states did.
Source: A-Team Montage -
Orgasmic Combat: Rory's reaction to not being in a fight is... telling.Soldier 1: (upon seeing Rory in this state) Shit, I'm hard.
Source: Literature / Gate - After some exposition, Jesse removes his mental state by telling him to forget about it (with the Voice of God).
Source: Beat It By Compulsion
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