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revealing

adjective
re·​veal·​ing | \ ri-ˈvÄ“-liÅ‹ How to pronounce revealing (audio) \

Definition of revealing

: 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

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Other Words from revealing

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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Over the years, the conservative one-piece swimsuits traditionally worn by competitive female swimmers have been phased out in favor of a higher-cut style that has less fabric and is more hydrodynamic, but also more revealing. oregonlive, "‘Wedgies happen’ -- Curvy girl swimmer disqualified after official judges school-issued suit too revealing," 10 Sep. 2019 Over the years, the conservative one-piece swimsuits traditionally worn by competitive female swimmers have been phased out in favor of a higher-cut style that has less fabric and is more hydrodynamic, but also more revealing. Antonia Noori Farzan, courant.com, "A ‘curvy’ high school swimmer won - only to be disqualified because of a ‘suit wedgie’," 10 Sep. 2019 These wider-lens narratives are fascinating and frightening, more revealing in some ways than the portraits of the women. Nora Caplan-bricker, Washington Post, "Why are women so captivated by tales of murder?," 23 Aug. 2019 For a more revealing view of the parks and attractions, enter on Lowell Boulevard instead of Sheridan. Mark Samuelson, The Denver Post, "As a new generation looks out to the ‘burbs, big-family home with Anthem’s view is $850,000," 5 July 2019 In a capsule endoscopy, for example, doctors take snapshots with ingestible cameras, but the devices don’t measure chemical composition, a more revealing barometer of gut health. Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, "State of Science: Swallowable Gut Sensors to Detect And Heal," 1 Jan. 2019 In March some of his Instagram followers encouraged him, via DM, to join OnlyFans, a subscription website where influencers are known to upload revealing and risky content. Jason Parham, WIRED, "When Influencers Switch Platforms—and Bare It All," 19 Aug. 2019 The ethereal and revealing visuals capture the actress with only a sheer sheet wrapped around her, and wearing a delicate slip dress in a rain shower. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Angelina Jolie Ditches Her Clothes to Promote Mon Guerlain Intense," 3 Aug. 2019 The other especially revealing chapter is about Remy’s one season as a coach with the Double A New Britain Red Sox in 1986. Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, "Jerry Remy delivers in his new book," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of revealing

circa 1925, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for revealing

revealing

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of revealing

: giving information about something that was not known before
: showing parts of the body that are usually hidden from view

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