revelatory

[ ri-vel-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, rev-uh-luh- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of revelation.
2. showing or disclosing an emotion, belief, quality, or the like (usually followed by of ):

   a poem revelatory of the author's deep, personal sorrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revelatory¹

1880–85; < Latin revēlāt ( us ) ( revelation ) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Did you find it healing or revelatory for you?

From Los Angeles Times

“Each member of this trio does layered, subtle, revelatory work,” declares Glenn Whipp.

From Los Angeles Times

As a song cycle, it’s a revelatory marvel.

From Los Angeles Times

"But it never fully manages to take flight, leaving its provocative conclusion more jarring and confusing than revelatory."

From BBC

“Most people took what the government said as the truth. This trial blew that open. In 2024, it’s hard to remember how radical and revelatory that was.”

From Los Angeles Times

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