veil — a piece of thin material worn to protect or conceal the face
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of thin material worn to protect or conceal the face
Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪl/
Example Sentences
- The politician's promises were just a veil to hide his real intentions
- She tried to veil her disappointment with a forced smile
- My grandmother still wears a veil to church, claiming it makes her look mysterious like a spy
veil
NOUN[/veɪl/]
a piece of thin material worn to protect or conceal the face
The bride lifts her veil as sunlight streams through the chapel windows.
V-ailed bride hides behind her veil - veiling her sick face!
Her pale face behind the veil as they sail into forever
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'voile', derived from Latin 'vela' (plural of 'velum' meaning sail or covering). The word entered English through Norman French after 1066.
Breakdown
Latin 'velum' (covering/sail) → Old French 'voile' → Middle English 'veile' → Modern English 'veil' (a piece of thin material worn as a covering)
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📝Examples
“The politician's promises were just a veil to hide his real intentions”
“She tried to veil her disappointment with a forced smile”
“My grandmother still wears a veil to church, claiming it makes her look mysterious like a spy”
“The fog veiled the city like nature's own Instagram filter”
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