Revealing: meaning, definitions and examples
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revealing
[ rɪˈviːlɪŋ ]
action
To make known something that was previously unknown or secret; to disclose or expose something hidden.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was arrested for revealing classified information to the press.
- The magician revealed the secret to his most famous trick.
appearance
Allowing something that was previously hidden to become visible; making a person's thoughts or feelings clear to others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her revealing dress caused quite a stir at the party.
- His revealing statement shocked everyone present.
Translations
Translations of the word "revealing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revelador
🇮🇳 प्रकट करने वाला
🇩🇪 enthüllend
🇮🇩 mengungkap
🇺🇦 викривальний
🇵🇱 ujawniający
🇯🇵 明らかにする
🇫🇷 révélateur
🇪🇸 revelador
🇹🇷 açıklayıcı
🇰🇷 드러내는
🇸🇦 كاشف
🇨🇿 odhalující
🇸🇰 odhaľujúci
🇨🇳 揭示
🇸🇮 razkrivajoč
🇮🇸 afhjúpandi
🇰🇿 әшкерелеу
🇬🇪 გამოსამჟღავნებელი
🇦🇿 açıqlayan
🇲🇽 revelador
Word origin
The word 'revealing' comes from the verb 'reveal', which has its roots in the Latin word 'revelare', meaning 'unveil' or 'lay bare'. Over time, 'reveal' evolved into 'revealing', which is commonly used in English to describe the act of making something known or visible.
See also: reveal, revealable, revealed, reveals, revelation, revelations, unrevealed.