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Synonyms & Similar Words
shrouded
concealed
hidden
masked
disguised
screened
covered
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camouflaged
veiled
secretive
mysterious
cryptic
enigmatic
ambiguous
unclear
indefinite
vague
indistinct
cloudy
hazy
fuzzy
murky
shrouded
cloaked
hooded
eclipsed
shaded
shadowy
silent
reticent
uncommunicative
taciturn
reserved
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surreptitious
Meaning of Veiled
The primary meaning of the word "veiled" is something that is partially or totally concealed from view.
Definitions
- Partially concealed or obscured from view
- * Intentionally hidden or disguised
- * Spoken or written in a way that is not clear or direct
Etymology of Veiled
The word "veiled" originates from the Old French word "veil" or "voile", which is derived from the Latin word "vēlum", meaning a cloth or covering
Historically, the word "veiled" has been used to describe something that is partially or totally concealed from view, often with the intention of hiding or disguising it
Example Uses
- The veiled threat in her voice made him nervous
- * The veiled woman walked into the room, her face hidden from view
- * The company's veiled intentions were not immediately clear to the investors
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
obvious
clear
evident
apparent
visible
exposed
revealed
uncovered
open
transparent
explicit
straightforward
direct
unmistakable
undeniable
manifest
patent
conspicuous
noticeable
palpable
overt
unconcealed
unmasked
unveiled
disclosed
transparent
lucid
pellucid
intelligible