veiled — partially concealed or hidden; not openly expressed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: partially concealed or hidden; not openly expressed
Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪld/
Korean meaning: 가려진, 숨겨진; 간접적으로 표현된
Korean pronunciation: **베일**드
Example Sentences
- His veiled insults about my cooking made me want to serve him burnt toast forever.
- The politician's veiled promises fooled no one in the audience.
- She shot him a veiled look that said 'You're sleeping on the couch tonight.'
veiled
ADJECTIVE//veɪld//
partially concealed or hidden; not openly expressed

a graceful woman wearing an elaborate feathered mask glances toward another guest across the ballroom. Her true identity remains hidden behind the decorative mask that covers half her face. The mask creates intrigue as other party guests try to guess who she might be. Several elegantly dressed attendees whisper among themselves while looking in her direction. Other masked dancers move gracefully around the polished marble floor. her identity being veiled and not openly revealed to those around her
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'velum' meaning covering or curtain, which came into English through Old French 'veile'. Originally referred to physical coverings like a bride's veil, then expanded to mean 'concealed' or 'hidden' in a figurative sense.
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📝Examples
“His veiled insults about my cooking made me want to serve him burnt toast forever.”
“The politician's veiled promises fooled no one in the audience.”
“She shot him a veiled look that said 'You're sleeping on the couch tonight.'”
“The author's veiled autobiography revealed more than intended.”
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