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单词 revelatory
释义

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

Synonyms

  • eloquent
  • expressive
  • meaning
  • meaningful
  • pregnant
  • revealing
  • significant
  • suggestive
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Example Sentences

ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

revelatory

adjective

as in revealing
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • revealing
  • suggestive
  • eloquent
  • meaningful
  • meaning
  • expressive
  • reminiscent
  • vivid
  • significant
  • evocative
  • pregnant
  • pictorial
  • graphic
  • redolent
  • flavorful
  • graphical
  • sententious
  • weighty
  • rich
  • full-bodied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unexpressive
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