unwrappings
Removing outer coverings
Unwrappings are instances of removing wrapping from something.
The word appears most often around gift-giving occasions: The unwrappings took all morning as the children worked through their presents.
It can extend to any revealing of something previously concealed: successive unwrappings of the mystery.
Act of first revealing
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- exposureState of being unprotected
- uncoveringRevealing something hidden
- unfoldingGradually becoming apparent
manifestation · discovery · truth · secrets · mystery · hidden · concealed · layers
Items given freely
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- bowsRespectful forward bends
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- boxesSix-sided containers
tags · Christmas · birthday · anniversary · Hanukkah · Eid · Diwali · toys
State of awaiting something
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
delight · suspense · curiosity · eagerness · unexpected · reactions · gasps · squeals
Ceremonial set of actions
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
christening · installation · presentation · debut · premiere · launch
unveiling
Act of first revealing
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- exposureState of being unprotected
- uncoveringRevealing something hidden
unfolding · manifestation · discovery · truth · secrets · mystery · hidden · concealed · layers · peeling
presents
Items given freely
boxes · tags · Christmas · birthday · anniversary · Hanukkah · Eid · Diwali · toys · chocolates
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
wonder · delight · suspense · curiosity · eagerness · unexpected · reactions · gasps · squeals · joy
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- unveilingAct of first revealing
commemoration · christening · installation · presentation · debut · premiere · launch