Word
revealing
Phoneticsre·veal·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈviɫɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪvˈiːlɪŋ/
Definitions
01informative or showing the truth
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.
“The interview was very revealing and showed a different side of the actor.”
“The CEO gave a revealing interview in which he admitted that the company had been struggling with debt for several years.”
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02showing a lot of the body
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.
“She decided not to wear the dress because it was too revealing for a work event.”
“The fashion critic noted that the collection featured several revealing garments that pushed the boundaries of traditional evening wear.”
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03the act of showing something
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. the act or process of showing something that was hidden.
n. the action or process of making something known or visible; a disclosure.
“The revealing of the new statue took place in the town square.”
“The gradual revealing of the evidence during the trial kept the public captivated for weeks.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “revealing” in context.
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
From Middle English reveling; equivalent to reveal + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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