veiled

adjective
UK: /veɪld/
US: /veɪld/

  1. Covered with a veil or something similar.

    1. She wore a veiled hat to the garden party and looked mysterious.
    2. The sun was veiled by a thin layer of clouds, creating a soft light.

  2. Not expressed or shown directly or clearly.

    1. His veiled threat made her nervous, and she didn't know what he meant.
    2. She made a veiled reference to their past troubles during the meeting.

Synonyms

concealed masked hidden
veiled verb

  1. To cover with a veil.

    1. She veiled her face before entering the mosque during her trip.
    2. Fog veiled the bridge making it difficult to see the other side.

  2. To hide or disguise something.

    1. The company tried to veil its financial problems from investors recently.
    2. He veiled his disappointment with a smile, not wanting to cause concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "veiled" in English means: Covered with a veil or something similar., Not expressed or shown directly or clearly..

The phonetic transcription of "veiled" is /veɪld/ in British English and /veɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "veiled": concealed, masked, hidden.

Example usage of "veiled": "She wore a veiled hat to the garden party and looked mysterious.". More examples on the page.