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Revealingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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revealingly

 

[ rɪˈviː.lɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

In a way that reveals something, often more than was intended. It can describe a manner of expression or a display that divulges information about emotions, thoughts, or deeper meanings.

Synonyms

disclosingly, honestly, openly, uncoveringly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke revealingly about her past experiences.
  • His revealingly honest remarks caught everyone by surprise.
  • The painting was revealingly expressive of her feelings.
  • The article discussed the subject revealingly, disclosing hidden truths.
  • He looked at her revealingly, suggesting an unspoken connection.

Translations

Translations of the word "revealingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reveladoramente

🇮🇳 प्रकट रूप से

🇩🇪 offenbarend

🇮🇩 secara terbuka

🇺🇦 виявно

🇵🇱 odsłaniająco

🇯🇵 明らかに

🇫🇷 de manière révélatrice

🇪🇸 reveladoramente

🇹🇷 açıkça

🇰🇷 드러내는 방식으로

🇸🇦 بشكل يكشف

🇨🇿 odhalující

🇸🇰 odhalujúco

🇨🇳 揭示性地

🇸🇮 razkrito

🇮🇸 afhjúpunum

🇰🇿 ашық түрде

🇬🇪 გამჟღავნებით

🇦🇿 aşkar şəkildə

🇲🇽 reveladoramente

Etymology

The word 'revealingly' is derived from the root word 'reveal,' which comes from the Latin 'revelare,' meaning 'to uncover, to make known.' The '-ing' suffix indicates the adverbial form of the word, implying an action or manner associated with the verb. The use of 'revealing' dates back to the late 14th century when it started to take on connotations of clarity and disclosure. The transition to 'revealingly' as an adverb emerged in English literature and speech, often in contexts where uncovering truths or disclosing information became significant. This evolution reflects the human desire to express complexities and unveil hidden layers in communication, making the adverb valuable in discussing self-expression and interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,072, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.