veiled
adjective
Simple meaning
Partly hidden or concealed.
Pronunciation
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vayldIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈveɪld
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Definition
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adjective
Having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
figurative
Partly hidden or concealed.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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To obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil.
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Sense: having or as if having a veil
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