revealing
adjective
re·veal·ing
ri-ˈvē-liŋ 
: allowing a look at or an understanding of something inner or hidden
a revealing confession
also
: tending to expose more typically hidden parts of the body
a revealing halter top
revealingly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of revealing in a Sentence
The book is a revealing account of being part of a gang.
Her comments about her childhood were revealing.
She wore a very revealing shirt.
That skirt is much too revealing.
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Tone Of Voice Tone of voice is one of the most revealing yet overlooked aspects of communication in a relationship.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
But at the same time, the opening games can also be very revealing of how a team is shaping up heading into this season.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Simien and company have conversations that are funny and smart and revealing, especially when people are willing to challenge some of his points (DuVernay and Prince-Bythewood), instead of nodding along chummily.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
The Great Imposter promises to be filled with more revealing deep cuts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
But at the same time, the opening games can also be very revealing of how a team is shaping up heading into this season.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Simien and company have conversations that are funny and smart and revealing, especially when people are willing to challenge some of his points (DuVernay and Prince-Bythewood), instead of nodding along chummily.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
The Great Imposter promises to be filled with more revealing deep cuts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for revealing
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revealing. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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