adj
shrouded
Shrouded (adj) means Concealed or hidden, as if covered by a shroud. Example: “The origins of the ritual are shrouded in mystery.”
adj
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Concealed or hidden, as if covered by a shroud.
"I suspect that this large and complex military railway system, shrouded in official secrecy for most of its operational life, remains unknown to many people."
— Chris Hegg, The secret railway in the woods (2022)
"The origins of the ritual are shrouded in mystery."
"The hills were shrouded in mist by early morning."
How to use shrouded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHidden from view or knowledge, as though wrapped in a covering.
Common pairings
shrouded in mystery
shrouded in secrecy
shrouded in mist
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shrouded
- Superlative
- most shrouded
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The origins of the ritual are _____ in mystery.
Etymology
From shroud + -ed.
Rhymes for shrouded
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What does “shrouded” mean?
The word “shrouded” means concealed or hidden, as if covered by a shroud. In plain terms, hidden from view or knowledge, as though wrapped in a covering.
How do you use “shrouded” in a sentence?
Here is “shrouded” used in a sentence: “The origins of the ritual are shrouded in mystery.”
What part of speech is “shrouded”?
“Shrouded” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of shrouded?
"shrouded" (adj) means concealed or hidden, as if covered by a shroud.
