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

Unlike similar global gatherings, Semafor World Economy is first of all a festival of news, rooted in the revelatory power of good journalism, so our reporters and guest moderators asked challenging questions and hard follow-ups in the hope of understanding how leaders see this confounding moment. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Hal does indeed locate what just might be an historic and revelatory work of brilliance, stunning both himself and Claire. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026

For the viewers who have been watching Mulligan perform the role of Serious Actress for 20 years, Beef will also feel a bit revelatory. —Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026

Beth Orton is back with her first new music since 2022’s revelatory Weather Alive. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 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