noun
revelation
rehv-uh-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
Something surprising or previously unknown that is made known, often dramatically.
"The book's final chapter contains a shocking revelation."
"It was a revelation to learn how the company really operated."
2
Someone or something that turns out to be surprisingly good or impressive.
"The new signing has been a revelation for the team this season."
How to Use Revelation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething newly and often dramatically made known, or a pleasant surprise.
Common pairings
a shocking revelation
come as a revelation
a revelation to watch
Word Forms
revelations plural
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Etymology
From Latin revelatio, "disclosure," from revelare, "to uncover" — re- ("back") + velare ("to cover").