telling
adjective
having force or effect; effective; striking.
tellingly
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a word derived from
telling.
Example Sentences
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Most tellingly, the court twice quoted the very language ADF has cherry-picked from Virginia and reiterates throughout its campaign to transform sex-equality law: that “physical differences between men and women” are “enduring.”
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
Even if the opposition go behind, they now know the game is far from over and Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner tellingly "kept believing" as he made smart use of his substitutions.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Most tellingly, Justice Clarence Thomas has already adopted a broad interpretation of the citizenship clause, albeit in a different context.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
In his engaging memoir, “Streetwise,” Mr. Blankfein calls this outburst “a performance for the team,” but adds tellingly that he was “speaking to myself as well.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
There’s a pool table and foosball table, as well as several couches and, tellingly, boxes of Kleenex.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
