Revealingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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revealingly

 

[rɪˈviː.lɪŋ.li ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the root 'reveal', which means to make known or show something that was hidden.
  • The suffix '-ly' is often added to adjectives to turn them into adverbs, indicating the manner of an action.

Literature

  • In storytelling, characters often act revealingly, showing their true feelings and thoughts, which helps readers understand them better.
  • Rhetorical questions in literature can be used revealingly, prompting readers to think deeper about the subject or themes.

Psychology

  • Body language can be revealingly expressive, often conveying emotions more accurately than words.
  • In therapy, people often talk revealingly about their thoughts and feelings to better understand their own experiences.

Pop Culture

  • Celebrities often share revealingly personal stories in interviews, which can make them more relatable to fans.
  • Reality TV shows are known for showing revealingly raw moments of people's lives, capturing authentic emotions.

Communication

  • In conversations, someone might ask revealingly personal questions to encourage openness and honesty.
  • Art can be presented revealingly, allowing viewers to interpret deeper meanings behind the visible elements.

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

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.