Synonyms of revelatory

revelatory

adjective

ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggestive
• revealing
• eloquent
• meaningful
• expressive
• meaning
• reminiscent
• vivid
• significant
• pregnant
• evocative
• pictorial
• graphic
• flavorful
• redolent
• rich
• sententious
• weighty
• full-bodied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deadpan
• blank
• inexpressive
• vacant
• unexpressive
• expresionless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revelatory

Yet Corsini transforms his shocking premise into a beastly and beautiful character study, one that’s smartly supported by a mostly Italian ensemble and truly revelatory second antagonist. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

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

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