C1adjectivemedia
US/rɪˈviː.lɪŋ/
UK/rɪˈviː.lɪŋ/
showing something true or interesting that was not known before; of clothes, showing much of the body
In context
In a revealing interview, the former minister admitted the data had been changed.
It is revealing that none of the candidates mentioned climate change.
Visitors to the temple are asked not to wear revealing clothes.
Words that go with revealing
adjective + noun
- revealing interviewThe singer gave a revealing interview about her childhood.
- revealing insightThe diary offers a revealing insight into life under occupation.
- revealing clothesThe school banned revealing clothes at the graduation party.
adverb + adjective
- highly revealingThe leaked messages are highly revealing.
- particularly revealingOne answer in the survey was particularly revealing.