Definitions
- Describing a statement or action that reveals something important or significant. - Referring to a situation or event that clearly demonstrates a particular point or idea. - Talking about a manner of speaking or writing that conveys a message effectively or convincingly.
- Describing a way of communicating that conveys emotion, feeling, or meaning effectively. - Referring to a performance or art that conveys a message or idea through gestures, facial expressions, or body language. - Talking about a style of writing or speaking that is vivid, imaginative, and engaging.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a way of communicating effectively.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a manner of speaking or writing.
- 3Both words convey a sense of meaning or emotion.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Tellingly emphasizes revealing something important or significant, while expressively emphasizes conveying emotion or feeling.
- 2Usage: Tellingly is more commonly used in a negative context, while expressively can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
- 3Connotation: Tellingly can have a negative connotation, suggesting that something has been revealed that was not intended to be known, while expressively has a positive connotation, suggesting effective communication.
- 4Style: Tellingly is more straightforward and factual, while expressively is more imaginative and creative.
Remember this!
Tellingly and expressively are synonyms that describe effective communication. However, tellingly emphasizes revealing something important or significant, while expressively emphasizes conveying emotion or feeling. Tellingly is more commonly used in a negative context and has a straightforward style, while expressively can be used in both positive and negative contexts and has a more imaginative and creative style.
