Synonyms for
Telling
Definition
Giving information or instructions to someone.
Synonyms & similar words
differentiate
recounting
cogent
recite
order
tellapart
revealing
separate
relation
secernate
secern
severalize
severalise
tattle
evidence
recount
weighty
assure
narrate
notification
distinguish
telltale
singing
enjoin
state
informing
notifying
advising
instructing
disclosing
reporting
divulging
sharing
communicating
relating
announcing
saying
speaking
verbalizing
expressing
articulating
uttering
voicing
proclaiming
pronouncing
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- a telling sign
- a telling detail
- a telling moment
- telling evidence
- telling remarks
- telling blow
- telling glance
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'telling' usually means significantly revealing, often implying something important or consequential. It is generally used in a formal or semi-formal context.
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Example sentences
- My mom is telling me to clean my room.
- The teacher is telling us to be quiet.
- The news is telling us about the weather.
- I am telling my sister a secret.
- The doctor is telling me to take medicine.
Quotes
Telling the truth is always better than lying.
Actions speak louder than words, but sometimes telling someone how you feel is necessary.
The art of storytelling is the oldest form of entertainment.