B2nounmediapsychology
US/ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
a surprising fact that is made known, especially a secret, or something that teaches you something new
In context
The newspaper's revelations about the minister's expenses led to his resignation.
Visiting the village was a revelation; I had never seen such a quiet place.
The report contained several shocking revelations about safety failures at the plant.
Words that go with revelation
adjective + noun
- shocking revelationThe shocking revelation made headlines everywhere.
- startling revelationA startling revelation changed the whole case.
- new revelationsNew revelations appeared every week.
noun + preposition
- revelations aboutThere were new revelations about the scandal.
- revelation toThe book was a revelation to many readers.
verb + noun
- be a revelationThe young pianist was a revelation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It was a revelation for me.Correct: It was a revelation to me.