Revealing

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Pronunciation: /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/

Definitions of revealing

verb to make known or disclose something that was previously unknown

Example Sentences

A1 She is revealing her secret to her best friend.

A2 The magician is revealing the card he picked from the deck.

B1 The documentary is revealing the hidden truths about the company.

B2 The investigation is revealing new evidence that could change the case.

C1 The artist's latest work is revealing a deeper meaning behind the colors and shapes.

C2 The journalist's article is revealing the corruption scandal that has been hidden for years.

adjective giving insight or information; showing or indicating something

Example Sentences

A1 The revealing dress showed off her new tattoo.

A2 The revealing photos on social media caused quite a stir.

B1 The revealing documentary shed light on the corruption within the company.

B2 The revealing interview exposed the truth behind the scandal.

C1 The revealing evidence presented in court sealed the defendant's fate.

C2 The revealing memoir provided a deep insight into the author's personal struggles.

Examples of revealing in a Sentence

formal The report contained revealing information about the company's financial status.

informal She was wearing a revealing dress to the party last night.

slang I can't believe he posted that revealing photo on social media.

figurative His actions were revealing of his true character.

Grammatical Forms of revealing

past tense

revealed

plural

revealings

comparative

more revealing

superlative

most revealing

present tense

reveal

future tense

will reveal

perfect tense

have revealed

continuous tense

is revealing

singular

revealing

positive degree

revealing

infinitive

to reveal

gerund

revealing

participle

revealed

Origin and Evolution of revealing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'revealing' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'reveler' meaning 'to reveal'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'revealing' has evolved to not only mean making something known or visible, but also to describe something that is provocative or suggestive in nature.