revelation

Definitions

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

The divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence or the world.

The act of revealing or disclosing something.

Examples

The sudden revelation that he had been working for the competition left the entire team in shock.

It was a true revelation to discover how much history was hidden within the walls of the old library.

Synonyms

disclosure divulgement epiphany manifestation discovery unveiling breakthrough

Antonyms

concealment secrecy hiding cover-up suppression mystery obscurity