Telling Definition
telling
adjective
- disclosing unintentionally; "a telling smile"; "a telltale panel of lights"; "a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down"
- powerfully persuasive; "a cogent argument"; "a telling presentation"; "a weighty argument"
- producing a strong effect; "gave an impressive performance as Othello"; "a telling gesture"
noun
- an act of narration; "he was the hero according to his own relation"; "his endless recounting of the incident eventually became unbearable"
- informing by words
- disclosing information or giving evidence about another
"Telling" in song lyrics
See how telling is used in real songs:
-
"Got me heated like my engine running, and there's no telling"
Buddha Monk f/ Juice, Preacherman — As the World Turns -
"Just doing my thing and he also telling"
Flesh-N-Bone f/ Kurupt — Kurupted Flesh -
"Ay, there ain't no telling"
J. Cole — Grown Simba
Words that rhyme with telling
Usage tips for "telling"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "telling" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for telling to find words that pair well.