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
Synonyms
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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Award-winning filmmaker Don Hardy explores the life of pioneering songwriter and producer Linda Perry in this intimate and revealing journey.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In that video, Williams shares how much Salary Transparent Street earned last year and, in doing so, offers a revealing glimpse at how content creators make money.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In that video, Williams shares how much Salary Transparent Street earned last year and, in doing so, offers a revealing glimpse at how content creators make money.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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