Revealing

/rɪˈviːlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

present participle of reveal; to make something known that was previously secret or unknown.

He was revealing his true feelings during the therapy session.

adjective

making something known or visible, especially something that was previously hidden or secret.

The revealing documentary shed light on the hidden struggles of the community.

showing or exposing parts of the body, typically in a way that is considered provocative.

She wore a revealing dress that caught everyone's attention at the gala.

Derived from the verb 'reveal', from Old French 'reveler' or from Latin 'revelare'.

revealing character:

Showing what someone is truly like.

revealing answer:

An answer that gives away important information.

revealing documents:

Documents that disclose necessary or confidential information.

To be very open about one's feelings.

After that chat, she was really revealing about her life.

Suggesting something more than it says, often in a playful or flirty way.

His comments were quite revealing, hinting at deeper feelings.