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Tellingly Definition & Meaning

tellingly
adverb
  1. in a telling manner; "the plain manner of its style all the more tellingly points up the horror of the case"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tellingly mean?
in a telling manner; "the plain manner of its style all the more tellingly points up the horror of the case"
What part of speech is tellingly?
Tellingly is an adverb.

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