Synonyms: revealing, revelation, disclosure
Definition: the speech act of making something evident
Similar words: speech act
Definition: the use of language to perform some act
Synonyms: telling, telltale, revealing
Definition: disclosing unintentionally
Usage: a telling smile; a telltale panel of lights; a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down
Similar words: informative, informatory
Definition: providing or conveying information
Synonyms: revealing
Definition: showing or making known
Usage: her dress was scanty and revealing
Similar words: revelatory, significative, suggestive, indicative, indicatory
Definition: (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
Usage: actions indicative of fear