Definition of revealing
: allowing a look at or an understanding of something inner or hidden a revealing confession; also : tending to expose more typically hidden parts of the body a revealing halter top
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Examples of revealing in a Sentence
The book is a revealing account of being part of a gang.
Her comments about her childhood were revealing.
She wore a very revealing shirt.
That skirt is much too revealing.
Recent Examples of revealing from the Web
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By defending Charles Murray, and not Taylor, the media has shown some revealing inconsistencies in its concerns about free speech.
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Mr. Horne spent hundreds of hours interviewing Macmillan, eliciting intimate personal stories and a revealing look at the highest levels of the British government.
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The 10-piece collection offers plenty of silhouettes that are fitting for a casual, low-key ceremony, from lace and ruffle mini dresses to gowns with revealing backs.
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Pinterest Prince William is opening up about the death of his late mother Princess Diana in his most honest and revealing interview ever.
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His communications offer a revealing glimpse into Russian thinking, ambitions and frustrations.
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Neville often shoots with an elaborate lighting rig, to make the view more theatrical, and more revealing, than a traditional documentary picture.
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This cutesy but revealing documentary on the LOTR cult shows how hippies, headbangers, and even Leonard Nimoy (who sings a love song to Bilbo) – helped make Middle-earth one of literature's most popular destinations.
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Circa 1925
First Known Use of revealing
circa 1925
REVEALING Defined for English Language Learners
revealing
playDefinition of revealing for English Language Learners
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: giving information about something that was not known before
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: showing parts of the body that are usually hidden from view
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