telltale

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

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

What is synonym and antonym for telltale?

In the thesaurus, “telltale” has 61 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for telltale along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for telltale

alluding
allusive
betrayer
blabber
blabbermouth
canary
characteristic
circulator
connoting
deep throat
demonstrative
denotative
denoting
discloser
exhibiting
exposer
expressive
fink
gossip
gossiper
gossipmonger
hinting
implying
indicative
informant
informer
insinuating
leaker
libeler
nark
newsmonger
notifier
quidnunc
rat
rat fink
referring
reflective
reporter
scandalmonger
significant
signifying
snitch
snitcher
snoop
snooper
spy
squealer
stool pigeon
stoolie
suggestive
symbolic
symbolical
symptomatic
tale-teller
talebearer
tattler
tattletale
tipster
whistle-blower
whistleblower
yenta

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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