Telling and Telltale

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Telling adjective - Disclosing unintentionally.

Usage example: a telling smile

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Telltale is a synonym for telling. In some cases you can use "Telltale" instead an adjective "Telling".

Nearby Words: tell, teller, telly

Telltale adjective - Disclosing unintentionally.

Usage example: a telltale panel of lights

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Telling is a synonym for telltale. You can use "Telling" instead an adjective "Telltale".

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