revelatory

adjective

re·​ve·​la·​to·​ry ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 

ri-ˈve-lə-

: of or relating to revelation : serving to reveal something

Synonyms of revelatory

• suggestive
• revealing
• eloquent
• meaningful
• expressive
• meaning

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Matt Damon is fine as the title character if not revelatory, but the extensive supporting cast frequently prop up individual moments, as do some of Nolan’s unique additions to the story. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

There is nothing particularly revelatory about making a berry dessert around the Fourth of July, but this cake (on theme or not) is still well-worth making this summer when berries are at their best. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revelatory

• accusatory
• admonitory
• ambulatory
• amendatory
• celebratory
• circulatory
• combinatory
• commendatory
• compensatory
• condemnatory
• confirmatory
• confiscatory

Kids Definition

revelatory

adjective

re·​ve·​la·​to·​ry ˈrev-ə-lə-ˌtōr-ē 

-ˌtȯr-, 

ri-ˈvel-ə-

: of or relating to revelation