Antonyms for telltales

Grammar : Noun

Spell : tel-teyl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛlˌteɪl

Definition of telltales

Origin : 1540s (n.), 1590s (adj.), from tell + tale, in phrase to tell a tale "relate a false or exaggerated story" (late 13c.).

Example sentences :

Of course, I vouchsafed him no answer, unless he found it in my eyes, which have ever been telltales.
Extract from : « The House by the Lock » by C. N. Williamson

The names are the telltales, and these speak of Briton and Saxon and the adventurous Viking.
Extract from : « From Gretna Green to Land's End » by Katharine Lee Bates

They are telltales, proclaiming to every one you meet that you are losing out in the game of life.
Extract from : « The Victorious Attitude » by Orison Swett Marden

It is a bridge too close to the track for the telltales to sting your face in time to get off a furniture car.
Extract from : « Letters from an Old Railway Official » by Charles DeLano Hine

"Let's see your fingers," said the mentor, who perceiving no telltales traces of nicotine grunted a qualified approval.
Extract from : « Skippy Bedelle » by Owen Johnson

She watched for telltales as for a mouse to show at its hole, and at the worst, I think, she saw only its little head.
Extract from : « Tommy and Grizel » by J.M. Barrie

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