revealing
adjective
re·veal·ing
ri-ˈvē-liŋ 
: 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 top
revealingly
adverb
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.
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The side slit shows enough leg without being too revealing, and the sheer overlay is flattering, draping curves in just the right way.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
And revealing, even with inexperienced Chris Oladokun at quarterback, that the Chiefs mustered only 139 yards of offense a week after managing just 133 against Tennessee.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
His archival interviews are much less revealing than the comments of the bandmembers and especially his ex-wives, including Paulina Porizkova, who has especially vivid comments.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
During his revealing appearance on Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Prince William opened up about the shock of both his father and wife being diagnosed with cancer within a few months of each other.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
And revealing, even with inexperienced Chris Oladokun at quarterback, that the Chiefs mustered only 139 yards of offense a week after managing just 133 against Tennessee.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
His archival interviews are much less revealing than the comments of the bandmembers and especially his ex-wives, including Paulina Porizkova, who has especially vivid comments.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
During his revealing appearance on Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Prince William opened up about the shock of both his father and wife being diagnosed with cancer within a few months of each other.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revealing
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revealing. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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