Signs And Symptoms

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'sign' is a noun that refers to an indication or evidence of something.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'telltale' is an adjective that describes the type of sign as being revealing or indicative of something.

• The telltale sign of a well-run organization is its strong financial performance.
• The telltale sign that the party was a success was the empty chip bowls and full trash cans.
• Her nervous fidgeting was a telltale sign that she was lying.
• The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a telltale sign of the storm approaching.