revelatory

adjective

ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce revelatory (audio)
Definition of revelatorynext
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on

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Recent Examples of revelatory That’s revelatory enough, but since the potsherds date to the construction of Etowah’s first platform mound, the results mean that Etowah had long-range trade networks even in its early days. — ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Neither video is less than epic, but their availability on YouTube makes their inclusion in the museum less than revelatory. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Suspicious and revelatory, today’s moon in Scorpio is deeply attuned to hidden motives, subtext and all that is lingering beneath the surface. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 And not because the white wine thriller is anything revelatory or new. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
  1. suggestive
  2. revealing
  3. eloquent
  4. meaningful
  5. expressive
  6. meaning
Adjective
  • At the time, fans were quick to point out that the majority of the crew members seen in the clip were men, while Sweeney was sitting in a suggestive pose.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • Taken together, the regulations offer a revealing look at Indian Creek.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The authorship, the self-revealing, the exhibitionism, being so proud.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of revealing
Adjective
  • Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dudamel and the orchestra accompanied the eloquent Lila Downs and much of the evening was then given over to the popular, Grammy-gleaning Los Tigres del Norte.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of eloquent
Adjective
  • While deeming the moratorium a meaningful step in the right direction, some hoped Mamdani would’ve gone further.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Failing to fortify the starting rotation left Houston reliant on pitchers returning from Tommy John surgery to make a meaningful impact.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of meaningful
Adjective
  • In the 19th century, flamenco dancers began using the abanico as an expressive prop, as Cuban song and dance styles such as the guajira influenced the dance form.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The season’s biggest trends are comfortable, expressive, and accessible—which is where Amazon comes in.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressive
Adjective
  • From that point on, Kusama’s absorbing and fresh art, once charged by avant-garde energies, became more or less a meaning-free expression of market principles, an exercise in branding.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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