revealing

/ rɪˈviːlɪŋ /

adjective

1. of significance or import

   a very revealing experience

2. showing or designed to show more of the body than is usual or conventional

   a revealing costume

Derived Forms

• reˈvealingly, adverb
• reˈvealingness, noun

Example Sentences

In the early days of the pandemic, when we were all learning how to live without leaving home, Councilwoman Jen Campbell committed a revealing gaffe.

From Voice of San Diego

There are a lot of bizarre anecdotes in the book, but the one about Miller and the high janitors is so revealing.

From Vox

That’s a pattern that will develop into one of the show’s most revealing and compelling character dynamics.

From Vox

Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg sat for a revealing interview with OZY’s CEO and co-founder on the latest episode of The Carlos Watson Show.

From Ozy

Former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush sat for a revealing interview with OZY’s CEO and co-founder on the latest episode of The Carlos Watson Show.

From Ozy

Elle magazine shot an editorial in September, one picture revealing a teacup pig sitting pretty by a mini Tyler Alexandra bag.

From The Daily Beast

Revealing what would otherwise be secret is the business of facts.

From The Daily Beast

It was revealing that protests began even before the film was released.

From The Daily Beast

Hockney is also refreshingly genuine when it comes to revealing another source of inspiration—other artists.

From The Daily Beast

McDonough, in contrast, sells posters of herself in revealing clothing leaning over a car in a sultry manner.

From The Daily Beast

Was she merely an egoist—it ran in the family—or did it conceal much that she had no intention of revealing?

From Project Gutenberg

Included was a twenty-page aside on the offending Bishop, revealing a startlingly thorough knowledge of his writings.

From Project Gutenberg

And next day there was one more revealing incident that helped, yet also hindered him, as he moved along his via dolorosa.

From Project Gutenberg

The almost lazy naturalness and simplicity faded gradually out of it, revealing the alert and seductive woman of the world.

From Project Gutenberg

A careful search of the house revealing nothing, the soldiers were forced to believe she told the truth.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• affecting
• ardent
• articulate
• expressive
• fervent
• forceful
• impassioned
• moving
• outspoken
• passionate
• persuasive
• poignant
• powerful
• stirring
• touching
• vivid
• vocal