revelatory
revelatory · more revelatory · most revelatory
Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of a revelationOf, pertaining to, or in the nature of a revelation.
» He's been having revelatory dreams.
Meaning
2 sensesOf, pertaining to, or in the nature of a revelation.
Near-synonym: revealing
Prophetic (especially of doom); apocalyptic.
prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom
Examples
1 sentencesHe's been having revelatory dreams.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin revēlātōrius. By surface analysis, revelat(e) + -ory.Borrowed from Latin revēlātōrius. By surface analysis, revelat(e) + -ory.
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Forms
more revelatory, most revelatory| Comparative | more revelatory Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most revelatory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom:apocalypticapocalyptical
- (usually followed by ‘of’) pointing out or revealing clearly:indicativeindicatorysignificativesuggestive
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form