tellingly

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The witness paused tellingly before answering the question.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a significant or revealing manner: Used to indicate that something is done or said in a way that effectively communicates a particular meaning, feeling, or truth, often without needing further explanation.
   • In a way that has a striking or convincing effect: Used to describe an action or statement that is powerfully persuasive or impactful.

Usage

The adverb "tellingly" is used to modify a verb, indicating that the action is performed in a manner that is revealing, significant, or effective. It often precedes or follows the verb it modifies and is commonly used in analytical, descriptive, or narrative contexts to highlight a poignant detail or a convincing piece of evidence.

Examples

• Modifying a verb:
  • She smiled, tellingly, when his name was mentioned. (Her smile was a revealing reaction.)
  • The data tells the story most tellingly. (The data conveys the story in a very convincing and effective way.)
  • He paused tellingly before answering the crucial question. (His pause was significant and revealing.)

Advanced Usage

• "All the more tellingly": Used for emphasis to state that something is even more revealing or significant because of a particular context.
  • The simplicity of the design makes its elegance all the more tellingly apparent.
• Used to introduce a supporting or revealing detail:
  • Tellingly, the only person who did not object was the main suspect.

Variants and Related Words

• Telling (adjective): Having a striking or revealing effect; significant.
  • a telling argument (a convincing argument)
  • a telling detail (a revealing detail)

Synonyms

• Revealingly: In a way that makes something previously unknown apparent.
• Significantly: In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.
• Eloquently: In a fluent or persuasive manner.
• Powerfully: In a very effective or convincing way.

Antonyms

• Unrevealingly: In a way that does not disclose information.
• Inconsequentially: In a way that is not important or significant.
• Weakly: In a way that lacks force or conviction.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: "Tellingly" itself is not typically part of a phrasal verb or a fixed idiom. Its usage is primarily as a standard adverb.) - Speak volumes (for/to): This idiom is conceptually related, meaning to provide a lot of information, especially in an indirect way. "Tellingly" could be used to describe how something speaks volumes. - Her silence on the matter spoke volumes. Tellingly, she refused to comment.

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Adverb

1. in a telling manner
   • the plain manner of its style all the more tellingly points up the horror of the case