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telltale

The word “telltale” has 2 syllables: tell-tale

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

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In the thesaurus, “telltale” has 61 synonyms.

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Synonyms for telltale

Meanings of telltale

  • noun
    1. One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
    2. Tattletale; squealer.
    3. An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.
    4. Something that serves to reveal something else.
    5. A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material, connected to the bellows of an organ, whose position indicates when the wind is exhausted.
    6. A length of yarn or ribbon attached to a sail or shroud etc to indicate the direction of the flow of the air relative to the boat.
    7. A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.
    8. A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course.
    9. A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.
    10. A bird, the tattler.
    11. A story or fable that has a moral or message.
  • adjective
    1. Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

Example Sentences

  • The muddy footprints were a telltale sign someone had been there.
  • She tried to hide her feelings, but the telltale blush gave her away.
  • Smoke curling from the chimney was the telltale sign that someone was home.
  • The detective noticed the telltale scratches near the lock.
  • His shaky hands were a telltale indication of nerves.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms or another words to telltale, such as: alluding, allusive, betrayer, blabber, blabbermouth, canary, characteristic.

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