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revelatory

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of revelatory

clearly conveying a special meaning (as oneʼs mood)

  • ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
Synonyms of revelatory

eloquent, expressive, meaning, meaningful, pregnant, revealing, significant, suggestive
Words Related to revelatory

graphic (also graphical), pictorial, vivid

evocative, redolent, reminiscent

sententious, weighty

flavorful, full-bodied, rich
Antonyms of revelatory

unexpressive

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