Pronunciation

/veɪl/

Definitions

Noun

1. Veil: A lightweight fabric worn over the head, especially by women, as a covering or decoration, often for religious or cultural reasons.
   • Example: “The bride wore a delicate white wedding veil.”
2. Veil of secrecy: An obscurity or concealment surrounding a particular subject or event.
   • Example: “The government kept the details of the negotiations under a veil of secrecy.”

Verb

1. To veil: To cover or conceal something, usually with a veil or a metaphorical one.
   • Example: “She tried to veil her disappointment behind a smile.”
2. To obscure: To make something less visible or clear.
   • Example: “The fog veiled the mountain peak.”

Adjective

1. Veiled: Concealed, hidden, or indirect.
   • Example: “Her veiled criticism was aimed at the new policy.”

Phrases

• “Lift the veil” means to reveal or uncover something.
• “A veiled threat” refers to a subtle indication of potential harm or punishment.
• “Veiling one’s emotions” means to hide feelings or expressions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She gently removed the veil from her face after the ceremony.”
• Verb: “The detective tried to unveil the truth behind the crime.”
• Adjective: “His veiled expression suggested he was hiding his true intentions.”

Synonyms

• Cover
• Conceal
• Hide
• Screen
• Obscure
• Camouflage
• Disguise
• Veil-like (for adjective)