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(Entry 1 of 2)

having the power to persuade

presented us with telling evidence that convinced us he was right

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feeble,
weak

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telling

verb

present participle of tell

Synonyms & Antonyms of telling (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to give an oral or written account of in some detail

they told the story of how they had met

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setting forth

2 to express (a thought or emotion) in words

just tell us what is in your heart

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putting into words

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3 to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added

who can tell the number of grains of sand in the world?

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recounting

4 to give information to

tell me, when did you begin playing the violin?

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5 to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

told us to sit still and wait

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6 to make known (as information previously kept secret)

I won't tell your secret to anyone

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Adjective

valid, sound, cogent, convincing, telling mean having such force as to compel serious attention and usually acceptance. valid implies being supported by objective truth or generally accepted authority. a valid reason for being absent a valid marriage sound implies a basis of flawless reasoning or of solid grounds. a sound proposal for reviving the economy cogent may stress either weight of sound argument and evidence or lucidity of presentation. the prosecutor's cogent summation won over the jury convincing suggests a power to overcome doubt, opposition, or reluctance to accept. a convincing argument for welfare reform telling stresses an immediate and crucial effect striking at the heart of a matter. a telling example of bureaucratic waste