Revelation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən/ rev·e·la·tion

Meaning & Definition of Revelation

Revelation (noun)

  1. an act of revealing or communicating divine truth
  2. something that is revealed by God to humans
  3. an act of revealing to view or making known

Revelation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed

    "the revelation of the movie star's secret marriage by the tabloids"

    "a new biography of the former president that contains several shocking revelations"

    similar: disclosure, divulgence, exposure
    related: bombshell, kick, kicker, surprise, acknowledgment, admission, avowal, concession, confession
    near: concealment, cover-up

Related Entry: Self-revelation (noun)

Self-revelation is a different word from Revelation. The synonyms below are for self-revelation, not for revelation.

  1. as in self-accusation, self-betrayal

    similar: self-accusation, self-betrayal, acknowledgment, admission, avowal, concession, confession, self-confession, self-incrimination, self-recrimination, self-reproach, affirmation, assertion, avouchment, claim, confirmation, declaration, insistence, profession, allowance, apology, hand-wringing, betrayal, disclosure, divulgence, giveaway, revelation, announcement, proclamation, pronouncement, blame, fault, responsibility, contriteness, contrition, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, rue
    opposite: disavowal, nonadmission, denial, disallowance, disclaimer, recantation, rejection, renouncement, repudiation

  2. as in self-knowledge

    similar: self-knowledge, self-actualization, self-discovery, self-exploration, self-fulfillment, self-realization, self-concept, self-image, self-perception, introversion, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-involvement, contemplation, meditation, reflection, rumination, self-analysis, self-awareness, self-consciousness, self-recognition, introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination, self-observation, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, self-searching, soul-searching

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Revelation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Revelation:

disclosure, divulgence, exposure

Related Words for Revelation

bombshell, kick, kicker, surprise, acknowledgment, admission, avowal, concession, confession

Near Antonyms of Revelation

concealment, cover-up

Origin & Etymology of Revelation

Middle English revelacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin revelation-, revelatio, from Latin revelare to reveal

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Revelation

Words & Phrases Containing Revelation

self-revelation, come as a revelation

Frequently Asked Questions about Revelation

What does "Revelation" mean?

"Revelation" means an act of revealing or communicating divine truth. As a noun, it is defined as: an act of revealing or communicating divine truth.

What is another word for "Revelation"?

Other words for "Revelation" include disclosure, divulgence and exposure. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Revelation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Revelation"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Revelation". Common alternatives include disclosure, divulgence and exposure.

How do you use "Revelation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Revelation" in a sentence: "the revelation of the movie star's secret marriage by the tabloids"; "a new biography of the former president that contains several shocking revelations".

Is "Revelation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Revelation" is a noun.

Is "Revelation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Revelation" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Revelation"?

"Revelation" is pronounced /ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən/ and divided into syllables as rev·e·la·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Revelation"?

"Revelation" comes from Middle English revelacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin revelation-, revelatio, from Latin revelare to reveal. First known use: 14th century.