revelatory
adjective
re·ve·la·to·ry
ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ri-ˈve-lə-
: of or relating to revelation : serving to reveal something
Synonyms
Examples of revelatory in a Sentence
ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
Recent Examples on the Web
Whether focused on fundamental techniques or experimenting with revelatory approaches, these eight restaurants represent the best—and most exciting—of Houston barbecue tradition.
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Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
The portrait of Britt—as, additionally, a QVC salesperson and one of the antagonists of Get Out—was not particularly revelatory.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024
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—The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2024
In the time between when the revelatory episode was recorded and published, seemingly, Cartwright may have moved back in.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Their interviews—with writers, musicians, artists, and fashion types—are often revelatory.
Illustration by Jam Dong
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—The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2024
Touring has been an especially revelatory experience for the 19-year-old Alabama artist.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024
Below, a breakdown of some of the most revelatory lyrics about the power couple's love story.
—Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
From old Hollywood classics to enduring franchises, here are the most revelatory fighters on film.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2023
Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
The portrait of Britt—as, additionally, a QVC salesperson and one of the antagonists of Get Out—was not particularly revelatory.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024
Both touching and funny, ENGLISH offers a revelatory glimpse into the human desire to belong.
—The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2024
In the time between when the revelatory episode was recorded and published, seemingly, Cartwright may have moved back in.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Their interviews—with writers, musicians, artists, and fashion types—are often revelatory.
Illustration by Jam Dong
3.
—The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2024
Touring has been an especially revelatory experience for the 19-year-old Alabama artist.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024
Below, a breakdown of some of the most revelatory lyrics about the power couple's love story.
—Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
From old Hollywood classics to enduring franchises, here are the most revelatory fighters on film.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
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revelatory
adjective
re·ve·la·to·ry
ˈrev-ə-lə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-,
ri-ˈvel-ə-
: of or relating to revelation
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