telltale
adjective/ˈtɛlˌteɪl/
Frequency rank: #14,417 most common English word
Meaning
revealing or betraying something that was meant to be hidden; a revealing sign.
Example sentence
The dark circles under his eyes were telltale signs that he had not slept.
Synonyms & related words
- revealing
- telling
- obvious
- unmistakable
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