Pronunciation: /veɪld/
verb past tense of veil, meaning to cover or conceal with or as if with a veil
A1 The magician veiled the bird in a silk scarf.
A2 She veiled her emotions behind a smile.
B1 The artist veiled the meaning of his painting with abstract shapes.
B2 The politician veiled his true intentions with carefully crafted speeches.
C1 The author veiled the identity of the killer until the very end of the novel.
C2 The company veiled their unethical practices behind a facade of corporate responsibility.
adjective concealed or disguised
A1 The bride wore a veiled hat on her wedding day.
A2 The magician performed tricks behind a veiled curtain.
B1 The artist's painting had a veiled message hidden within the colors.
B2 The politician's speech was filled with veiled threats towards his opponents.
C1 The author's novel contained veiled references to political corruption.
C2 The CEO's true intentions were veiled behind a facade of corporate responsibility.
formal The bride wore a veiled gown for the wedding ceremony.
informal I saw a veiled woman walking down the street yesterday.
slang That veiled insult went right over his head.
figurative The true meaning of his words was veiled in mystery.
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