revealing
Translation
revealing, telling
Examples
Her expression was very revealing.
Her expression was very revealing.
She wore a revealing dress to the party.
She wore a revealing dress to the party.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) giving you interesting information that you did not know before It was a revealing statement.
((as an adjective, about clothing)) allowing more of the body to be seen than is usual She wore a revealing outfit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: telling, suggestive, low-cut; Antonyms: concealing, modest
Etymology
Present participle of 'reveal', from Latin 'revelare' (to unveil). Used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Describes something that is *in the act* of revealing information or skin. It's an active description.