adj Uncommon

veiled

Veiled (adj) means Covered by a veil. Example: “The bride stood veiled at the back of the church.”

adj

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."

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 notes

In 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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Rhymes for veiled

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Frequently asked questions

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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