unfolding

Definitions

The process of opening or spreading out something that was previously folded.

The gradual development or revelation of a story, event, or situation.

The act of becoming clear or manifest.

Examples

We watched the drama unfolding on the stage with great interest.

The unfolding events of the investigation revealed a complex web of lies.

She sat by the window, lost in thought as the unfolding sunset painted the sky in shades of orange.

Synonyms

developing evolving emerging revealing unfurling opening expanding

Antonyms

folding closing concealing hiding withering stagnating repressing