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revealing

adjective

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Meaning

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Showing something that was previously hidden or secret.

Example Sentence

The detective found the suspect's nervous behavior to be very revealing about his guilt.

Usage Note

Describes information, actions, or objects that make hidden truths or secrets known, often unintentionally or unexpectedly. It helps in understanding a situation or person better by showing what was previously concealed.

Synonyms

informative disclosing suggestive telling indicative exposing

Antonyms

concealing hiding secret disguised obscure uninformative