revealing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.showing a secret or a hidden part of someone's character.
adj.disclosing information or facts that were previously hidden or unknown, often regarding character or motives.
Simple“The interview was very revealing and showed a different side of the actor.”
In context“The CEO gave a revealing interview in which he admitted that the company had been struggling with debt for several years.”
SynonymsAntonymsuninformativeconcealing - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing clothes that show a lot of your body.
adj.allowing more of the wearer's body to be seen than is conventional or expected.
Simple“She decided not to wear the dress because it was too revealing for a work event.”
In context“The fashion critic noted that the collection featured several revealing garments that pushed the boundaries of traditional evening wear.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the act or process of showing something that was hidden.
n.the action or process of making something known or visible; a disclosure.
Simple“The revealing of the new statue took place in the town square.”
In context“The gradual revealing of the evidence during the trial kept the public captivated for weeks.”
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Usage revealing new
“One of the most revealing questions is whether political influence follows politicians when they change parties.”
“A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.”
From Middle English reveling; equivalent to reveal + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.