revelation
7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for revelation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something surprising or previously unknown that is made known, often dramatically.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use revelation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a shocking revelation
come as a revelation
a revelation to watch
Etymology
From Latin revelatio, "disclosure," from revelare, "to uncover" — re- ("back") + velare ("to cover").
Full origin of revelation →Frequently asked questions
What does “revelation” mean?
The word “revelation” means something surprising or previously unknown that is made known, often dramatically. In plain terms, something newly and often dramatically made known, or a pleasant surprise.
How do you pronounce “revelation”?
“Revelation” is pronounced rehv-uh-LAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “revelation” in a sentence?
Here is “revelation” used in a sentence: “The book's final chapter contains a shocking revelation.”
What part of speech is “revelation”?
“Revelation” is a noun.
Where does the word “revelation” come from?
The word “revelation” comes from Latin. From Latin revelatio, "disclosure," from revelare, "to uncover" — re- ("back") + velare ("to cover").
Is “revelation” a common word?
“Revelation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “revelation” have?
“Revelation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something surprising or previously unknown that is made known, often dramatically.
What is the difference between a revelation and a realization?
A revelation is a surprising fact that is made known to you, often coming from an outside source and revealed dramatically. A realization is an understanding you arrive at yourself, an internal moment of grasping something.
What is the difference between a revelation and a disclosure?
A disclosure is the act of making information known, often deliberate, formal, or legally required. A revelation emphasizes the surprising or dramatic nature of what is revealed, regardless of how it came out.
Is the Bible book called Revelation or Revelations?
The final book of the New Testament is correctly called 'Revelation,' singular, not 'Revelations.' Adding an s is a very common mistake.
