revelation

noun

rev-uh-LAY-shuhn/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

5 meanings of revelation

1
nouncountable
A surprising fact that someone suddenly makes known.
Like opening a box and finding something you never knew was inside.
The news brought a surprising revelation about the missing money.
Her speech was full of revelations no one expected.
Similardisclosure
2
nouncountable
A fact or piece of information that someone makes known.
Like turning on a light so you can see what was hidden in the dark.
The map was a useful revelation for the lost hikers.
Each chapter brings small revelations about the characters.
Similarinsight, discovery
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3
noununcountable
The act of making something known that was hidden or secret.
Like pulling back a curtain to show what was behind it.
The revelation of the truth took everyone by surprise.
Her sudden revelation of the plan changed the whole meeting.
Similardisclosure, exposure, release
Oppositeconcealment
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4
nouncountable or uncountable
A religious truth that God shows or makes known to people.
Like a teacher telling you an answer you could never have found alone.
Many believers see the holy book as a revelation from God.
The prophet shared a revelation about how people should live.
Similarapocalypse
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5
nouncountable or uncountable
A person or thing that turns out to be surprisingly good or successful.
Like trying a new food and finding it's the best meal you've ever had.
The young goalkeeper has been a revelation this season.
Her debut album was a revelation to music fans everywhere.
Similarsensation, discovery
Oppositedisappointment
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Origin

It comes from Latin revēlātiō meaning "disclosure," from revēlō "to disclose," made of re- "again" and vēlō "to cover." It reached English through Old French.