revelatory

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
  2. adjective prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin revēlātōrius. By surface analysis, revelate + -ory.

In classic literature

Synonyms

indicative, indicatory, significative, suggestive

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