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Meaning of shrouded
The primary meaning of "shrouded" is to be surrounded or enveloped by something, especially something that conceals or obscures.
Etymology of shrouded
The word "shrouded" originates from the Old English word "scrūd", which referred to a cloth or garment, and the verb "wrītan", which meant to clothe or envelop
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is surrounded or enveloped by something, especially something that conceals or obscures
Over time, the word has evolved to include a range of meanings related to concealment, obscurity, and mystery
Synonyms
veiled
hidden
obscured
concealed
covered
masked
screened
shrouded
enveloped
surrounded
encircled
wrapped
cloaked
disguised
camouflaged
secretive
mysterious
vague
ambiguous
indistinct
unclear
cloudy
foggy
murky
hazy
misty
dusky
shadowy
dark
gloomy
somber
eerie
sinister
ominous
threatening
foreboding
alarming
unsettling
unnerving
unexplained
unknown
unseen
unheard
unperceived
unobserved
unnoted
Definitions
- Surrounded or enveloped by something, especially something that conceals or obscures
- Covered or hidden by a cloud, mist, or other obscure medium
- Wrapped or clothed in a shroud, typically as a sign of mourning or death
Usage Examples
- The mountain was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see the peak
- The truth about the accident was shrouded in mystery, and the authorities were unable to provide clear answers
- The city was shrouded in darkness, with only a few streetlights illuminating the deserted streets
Antonyms
exposed
revealed
uncovered
disclosed
visible
clear
transparent
obvious
evident
apparent
manifest
noticeable
observable
perceptible
understandable
explained
known
seen
heard
perceived
observed
noted
uncovered
unveiled
unmasked
unconcealed
unobscured
illuminated
enlightened
clarified