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revelatory

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rev·e·la·to·ry  (rv-l-tôr, -tr, r-vl-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or containing a revelation: "the distinction between Mrs. and Miss and its concomitant revelatory features" (Mario Pei).
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Adj.1.revelatory - (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly; "actions indicative of fear"
revealing - showing or making known; "her dress was scanty and revealing"
2.revelatory - prophetic of devastation or ultimate doomrevelatory - prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
prophetic, prophetical - foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention; "prophetic writings"; "prophetic powers"; "words that proved prophetic"
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revelatory [ˈrevələtəri] ADJrevelador
revelatory


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Alan Swinbank's gelding showed little aptitude for the task at hand on his debut at Carlisle, but his performance at Thirsk a fortnight ago was almost revelatory.
Resistance is a safe method to change the situation," Arsan told FNA, adding that avoiding normalization of ties with Israel and writing revelatory books and essays other ways to resist against the occupying regime.
 
 
 
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