revealing

The word “revealing” means giving useful or surprising information; informative. In plain terms, either something that shows unexpected information, or clothing that shows more skin than usual.

“Revealing” is pronounced rih-VEE-lihng (/ɹɪˈvilɪŋ/ in IPA).

Here is “revealing” used in a sentence: “His answer was quite revealing about his real priorities.”

“Revealing” is an adjective.

“Revealing” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

“Revealing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving useful or surprising information; informative.

Both mean giving surprising or significant information, but "revealing" is more common and everyday, while "revelatory" is more formal and often suggests a deeper or more dramatic insight. A revealing remark shows something; a revelatory experience can change how you see things.

In the informative sense, both describe something that exposes hidden information, as in a revealing or telling detail. "Telling" often stresses that a small sign points to a larger truth, while "revealing" stresses that something previously hidden is now shown.

When describing clothing, both suggest showing a lot of the body. "Revealing" is fairly neutral and can simply mean showing more than usual, while "skimpy" stresses that a garment is very small or scant in fabric and is more informal.

Yes, revealing can be either. In the informative sense it is usually positive or neutral, as in a revealing interview. When describing clothing, it may be neutral or carry disapproval, depending on the speaker and context.