What does veiled mean?
Veiled means Covered by a veil..
Veiled
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Covered by a veil..
Definitions by Sense
- Covered by a veil.
- (figurative) Partly hidden or concealed.
- simple past and past participle of veil
Example Sentences
As usual, Ayesha was veiled like the marble Truth (by the way, I wonder if she originally got the idea of covering up her beauty from that statue?).
veiled threats
When asked about her veiled threat to Professor Jones, that she'd “be sorry,” Ms. Smith said she meant that she would file a formal complaint against Professor Jones for harassment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for veiled?
Common synonyms include indistinct, disguised, covered.
What is the opposite of veiled?
Possible antonyms include unveiled.
How do you use veiled in a sentence?
As usual, Ayesha was veiled like the marble Truth (by the way, I wonder if she originally got the idea of covering up her beauty from that statue?).
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