revelatory
adjective
re·ve·la·to·ry
ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ri-ˈve-lə-
: of or relating to revelation : serving to reveal something
Examples of revelatory in a Sentence
ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
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His rookie season was fairly revelatory, especially from a defensive perspective.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
For a show to steadfastly champion such virtues felt revelatory, as did its ensemble of actors who didn’t fit Hollywood’s usual expectations of age, sexuality, or body type.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Since the revelatory episode, Richards and LaPaglia, and Portnoy have continued to publicly call out Bryan for his behavior.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
No Other Choice, with a revelatory turn by Lee Byung-hun (also 100% on RT, and after the premiere here, Korea swiftly announced the black comedy thriller would be its submission for the International Oscar); and the last film to play, Silent Friend from Hungary’s Ildiko Enyedi.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
For a show to steadfastly champion such virtues felt revelatory, as did its ensemble of actors who didn’t fit Hollywood’s usual expectations of age, sexuality, or body type.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Since the revelatory episode, Richards and LaPaglia, and Portnoy have continued to publicly call out Bryan for his behavior.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
No Other Choice, with a revelatory turn by Lee Byung-hun (also 100% on RT, and after the premiere here, Korea swiftly announced the black comedy thriller would be its submission for the International Oscar); and the last film to play, Silent Friend from Hungary’s Ildiko Enyedi.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revelatory. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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revelatory
adjective
re·ve·la·to·ry
ˈrev-ə-lə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-,
ri-ˈvel-ə-
: of or relating to revelation
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