Definition of «telltale»

Telltale is an adjective that describes something or someone who reveals information, often unintentionally. It can also refer to a sign or indication that points towards something else. In other words, it means providing evidence or clues about something through one's actions or behavior.

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The telltale signs of a dishonest person include avoiding eye contact, shifty body language, and inconsistent statements.
A telltale odor of gas in the kitchen alerted us to a possible leak in the stove.
The telltale streaks of red paint on the car indicated that it had been involved in an accident.
The telltale chill in the air signaled the arrival of winter.
The telltale beep of the smoke detector reminded us to replace the batteries.
The telltale footprints in the freshly fallen snow revealed the presence of a nocturnal animal.
A telltale giggle from the children's room hinted that they were up to something mischievous.
The cracks in the walls were telltale signs of a foundation problem in the house.
A telltale drop in sales indicated that customers were dissatisfied with the product.
The telltale red spots on her skin indicated an allergic reaction to the new medication.

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In the future, we plan to review each episode of Telltale Games series titles separately as they are released. (playstationlifestyle.net)
While you can often pick up the first episode of Telltale series for free down the road, rarely are they available for so cheap off the bat like this. (lifewire.com)
This surfaced an article from the American Psychological Association with telltale signs of financial denial: actively trying to put money out of your mind, avoiding bank statements and credit card bills, and avoiding talking about money with family and friends, to name a few. (mindbodygreen.com)
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Definition of «telltale»

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Phrases with «telltale»

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