revealing

adjective
UK: /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
US: /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/

  1. Making something known that was previously secret or unknown.

    1. The revealing news shocked everyone at the meeting.
    2. The investigation is revealing details about the company's hidden debts.

  2. Allowing more of the body to be seen than is usual or considered appropriate.

    1. She wore a revealing dress to the party.
    2. Some people find revealing clothes to be inappropriate in a professional setting.

Synonyms

disclosing provocative suggestive
revealing verb

  1. Present participle of reveal: making something known.

    1. He is revealing his true feelings about the matter.
    2. She was revealing confidential information, which was against company policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revealing" in English means: Making something known that was previously secret or unknown., Allowing more of the body to be seen than is usual or considered appropriate..

The phonetic transcription of "revealing" is /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/ in British English and /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revealing": disclosing, provocative, suggestive.

Example usage of "revealing": "The revealing news shocked everyone at the meeting.". More examples on the page.