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TELLING

\tˈɛlɪŋ], \tˈɛlɪŋ], \t_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of TELLING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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producing a strong effect; "gave an impressive performance as Othello"; "a telling gesture"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

producing a strong effect; "gave an impressive performance as Othello"; "a telling gesture"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Operating with great effect; effective; as, a telling speech.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Operating with great effect; effective; as, a telling speech.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Having a great effect.
The act of telling; blabbing.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Having or producing a marked effect, as a speech on an audience.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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