Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlɪŋ/
verb the action of communicating information or instructions
A1 She is telling a story to her friend.
A2 He enjoys telling jokes to make people laugh.
B1 The teacher is telling the students about the upcoming exam.
B2 After the meeting, the manager was telling the team about the new project.
C1 The author is known for telling captivating tales in his novels.
C2 The politician was caught telling lies during the debate.
adjective indicating or revealing something
A1 She is telling a story to her friends.
A2 The telling look in his eyes revealed his true feelings.
B1 The telling details in the report helped solve the case.
B2 His telling remarks caused a stir among the audience.
C1 The telling silence between them spoke volumes about their strained relationship.
C2 Her telling performance in the play earned her critical acclaim.
formal She was telling the truth about her whereabouts during the crime.
informal I can't believe you're telling me this juicy gossip!
slang Stop telling me to chill out, I'll relax when I want to.
figurative His eyes were telling a different story than his words.
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