adjective

revealing

rih-VEE-lihng

adjective

Giving useful or surprising information; informative.

"His answer was quite revealing about his real priorities."

Showing more of the body than is usual, especially through clothing.

"She wore a rather revealing dress to the party."

How to Use Revealing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither something that shows unexpected information, or clothing that shows more skin than usual.

Common pairings

a revealing outfit a revealing comment

more revealing comparative, revealings plural, most revealing superlative

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His answer was quite _____ about his real priorities.

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