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Meaning of Shrouded
The primary meaning of the word "shrouded" is to be covered or concealed, often in a way that makes something difficult to see or understand.
Definitions
- Covered or concealed with or as if with a shroud, typically to hide or protect something
- * Surrounded by or filled with an atmosphere of something, especially something unpleasant or intimidating
- * Difficult to understand or explain because of being unclear or mysterious
Etymology of Shrouded
The word "shrouded" comes from the Old English word "scrūd", meaning cloth or garment, and the suffix "-ed", which forms the past tense and past participle of verbs
Historically, the word was used to describe something covered with a cloth or garment, but its meaning has expanded to include more abstract concepts, such as being surrounded by an atmosphere or being difficult to understand
Example Uses
- The mountain was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see the summit
- * The company's financial dealings were shrouded in secrecy, leading to speculation and rumors
- * The city was shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere, with dark clouds and heavy rain
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