adj
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veiled
Veiled (adj) means Covered by a veil. Example: “The bride stood veiled at the back of the church.”
adj
1
Covered by a veil.
"The bride stood veiled at the back of the church."
"Statues in the gallery were kept veiled until the unveiling ceremony."
2
Only partly hidden, so the true meaning still shows through.
"His compliment came with a veiled insult underneath it."
"She made a veiled threat about what would happen if he was late again."
How to use veiled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally covered by a veil, or figuratively disguised just enough that people can still tell what you really mean.
Common mistake
Almost always figurative in modern writing — "a veiled threat" is far more common than an actual veil.
Common pairings
a veiled threat
thinly veiled
veiled reference
a veiled insult
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What does “veiled” mean?
The word “veiled” means covered by a veil. In plain terms, literally covered by a veil, or figuratively disguised just enough that people can still tell what you really mean.
How do you use “veiled” in a sentence?
Here is “veiled” used in a sentence: “The bride stood veiled at the back of the church.”
What part of speech is “veiled”?
“Veiled” is an adjective.
Is “veiled” a common word?
“Veiled” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “veiled” have?
“Veiled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered by a veil.
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