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Meaning of veiled
The primary meaning of the word "veiled" is to partially or completely cover or conceal something, often to hide its true nature or meaning.
Etymology of veiled
The word "veiled" comes from the Old French word "veil", which is derived from the Latin word "vēlum", meaning "veil" or "cloth"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is partially or completely covered or concealed
Synonyms
shrouded
hidden
concealed
masked
covered
disguised
camouflaged
screened
obscured
vague
ambiguous
indistinct
unclear
enigmatic
mysterious
secretive
covert
furtive
surreptitious
clandestine
stealthy
cryptic
esoteric
arcane
abstruse
recondite
enshrouded
cloaked
veiled
shrouded
hidden
concealed
masked
covered
disguised
camouflaged
screened
obscured
vague
ambiguous
indistinct
unclear
enigmatic
mysterious
secretive
covert
furtive
surreptitious
clandestine
stealthy
cryptic
esoteric
arcane
abstruse
recondite
Definitions
- Partially or completely covered or concealed, often to hide its true nature or meaning
- * (Of a person's face) covered with a veil, typically as a sign of modesty or to conceal one's identity
- * (Of a statement or feeling) expressed indirectly or vaguely, often to avoid offending or revealing too much
Usage Examples
- The woman's face was veiled in a traditional wedding ceremony
- * The company's true intentions were veiled in a complex web of marketing jargon
- * The artist's message was veiled in symbolism, leaving interpretation open to the viewer
Antonyms
obvious
clear
evident
apparent
visible
transparent
explicit
straightforward
direct
overt
unconcealed
revealed
exposed
unveiled
open
blatant
palpable
perceptible
noticeable
conspicuous
manifest
undeniable
unmistakable
unambiguous
lucid
pellucid