Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
startling-revelation
Noun
/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
Definition
A surprising and often shocking fact or piece of information that changes the understanding of a situation.
Examples
- The documentary uncovered a startling revelation about the company’s history.
- Her book included a startling revelation about a hidden motive behind the events.
- The startling revelation came during the trial, shocking everyone in the courtroom.
Meaning
A startling revelation is an unexpected discovery or insight that causes one to rethink their beliefs or knowledge about a particular subject.
Synonyms
- shocking disclosure
- surprising discovery
- unexpected finding
- eye-opener
