revelatory

adjective

re·​ve·​la·​to·​ry ˈre-və-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce revelatory (audio)
ri-ˈve-lə-
: of or relating to revelation : serving to reveal something

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
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The sound mix on the new 4K UHD is especially revelatory, as sound designer Ren Klyce has gone back to the original stems and given the layered soundtrack greater clarity and power throughout. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025 In this heartwrenching and revelatory memoir, Holker shares her pain, her resilience and how she's rebuilt her life after a blindsiding loss. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Texas’ 31-12 whupping of Michigan at the Not-So-Big House was revelatory. David Whitley, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Even those who are well-versed in the history of aviation will find that Randall’s account is revelatory. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revelatory 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of revelatory was in 1882

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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revelatory. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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revelatory

adjective
re·​ve·​la·​to·​ry ˈrev-ə-lə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce revelatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-,
ri-ˈvel-ə-
: of or relating to revelation
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