revealing
adjective
re·veal·ing
ri-ˈvē-liŋ 
: 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
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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In a revealing assignment, attendees were asked to write a fictional third-person scene with themselves as the protagonist.
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Dan Morrison, USA Today, 26 July 2025
From Illusion to Introspection If the first set of data reveals a disconnect between leadership and the workforce, the second reveals something even more revealing.
—Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Once inside, Vonn changed into another revealing gown which featured sparkly fringe and a sheer skirt.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
Another person picked up on the cover woman’s outfit—too revealing for the time period.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
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Dan Morrison, USA Today, 26 July 2025
From Illusion to Introspection If the first set of data reveals a disconnect between leadership and the workforce, the second reveals something even more revealing.
—Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Once inside, Vonn changed into another revealing gown which featured sparkly fringe and a sheer skirt.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
Another person picked up on the cover woman’s outfit—too revealing for the time period.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for revealing
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revealing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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