tale-telling

adjective

Definition of tale-tellingnext
as in gossipy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tale-telling
  1. gossipy
  2. voluble
  3. articulate
  4. vocal
  5. glib
Adjective
  • In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.
    Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Meaning Behind Conclave’s Surprise Ending, Explained The conclusion of this gossipy Vatican drama makes one distinct change from the book it’s based on, in service of a message about progress.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of gossipy
Adjective
  • Still, the response from the industry to the 2024 reports and their full-throated call for adaptation in parallel with mitigation has been, if not muted, then less than voluble.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • And in Times Square, where a dense orchestra of honking horns, idling motors, chattering tourists, and voluble vendors can push sound levels north of 90 decibels, the song’s unmistakable tinny beat and pogoing piano loop manage to cut through the din.
    Max Cea, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of voluble
Adjective
  • Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Those thoughts ended up being key to the final shape of the film, as Mann found the teenagers to be incredibly articulate about their responses.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of articulate
Adjective
  • Critics say that one of the most vocal proponents of that previous effort, Michigan rocker Ted Nugent, didn’t help the cause.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Trump's choice for energy secretary is Chris Wright, CEO of hydraulic fracturing drilling company Liberty Energy and a vocal advocate for fracking and oil and gas development.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • Combine principles with experience Anyone can send out glib; motivational rubbish based on principles.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • No Good Deed has no such force to mitigate the glib jokes and exhausting, seemingly random left turns.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of glib
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