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
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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 the same episode, a weekly Festive Face-Off involves an emotionally revealing ugly Christmas sweater showdown.
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
More revealing still, these areas of excellence varied among top performers.
—Joseph Folkman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
In the 2024 movie musical, Regina (Reneé Rapp) picks a dramatic, yet less revealing look that resembles an elaborate bird of prey.
—Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Later in the evening, Kitty-blu ditched the screen-accurate dress for a more revealing take on Deetz’s wedding outfit.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
More revealing still, these areas of excellence varied among top performers.
—Joseph Folkman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
In the 2024 movie musical, Regina (Reneé Rapp) picks a dramatic, yet less revealing look that resembles an elaborate bird of prey.
—Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Later in the evening, Kitty-blu ditched the screen-accurate dress for a more revealing take on Deetz’s wedding outfit.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Oct. 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 24 Nov. 2024.
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