revealing

adjective

re·veal·ing ri-ˈvē-liŋ

Synonyms of revealing next

: 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

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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In the same episode, a weekly Festive Face-Off involves an emotionally revealing ugly Christmas sweater showdown. —

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 More revealing still, these areas of excellence varied among top performers. —

Joseph Folkman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 In the 2024 movie musical, Regina (Reneé Rapp) picks a dramatic, yet less revealing look that resembles an elaborate bird of prey. —

Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 Later in the evening, Kitty-blu ditched the screen-accurate dress for a more revealing take on Deetz’s wedding outfit. —

Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revealing