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 halter top
revealingly
adverb
Synonyms
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 on the Web
Last season concluded with Paige giving a viral TED talk that veered into an emotionally revealing monologue about Edwin, who was arrested again, this time while driving home with Finn.
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
The Underworld star, 50, posted a video of herself in a revealing outfit Monday on Instagram, which caused a few of her followers to comment on her apparent weight loss.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 July 2024
To many in publishing, Lucas’s rise and fall has become the most revealing example of how quickly efforts at diversity in publishing can be rolled back in the name of economic realities.
—Dan Sinykin, The Atlantic, 19 June 2024
This one-shoulder reversible bikini is a great option for a less revealing two-piece.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
The Underworld star, 50, posted a video of herself in a revealing outfit Monday on Instagram, which caused a few of her followers to comment on her apparent weight loss.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 July 2024
To many in publishing, Lucas’s rise and fall has become the most revealing example of how quickly efforts at diversity in publishing can be rolled back in the name of economic realities.
—Dan Sinykin, The Atlantic, 19 June 2024
This one-shoulder reversible bikini is a great option for a less revealing two-piece.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revealing. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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