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    veiled
    /veɪld/

    adjective

    • 1. wearing or covered by a veil: "a veiled woman"
    • 2. expressed in an indirect way; not openly declared or expressed: "she gave a vague speech, making veiled references to her personal life"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVEILED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VEILED definition: 1. Veiled words or ways of behaving are not direct or expressed clearly: 2. Veiled words or ways…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › veiledVeiled Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of VEILED is having or wearing a veil or a concealing cover. How to use veiled in a sentence.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › veiledVEILED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    not openly or directly expressed; masked; disguised; hidden; obscure: a veiled threat. lacking clarity or distinctness: veiled sounds; a veiled image. / veɪld; ˈveɪlɪdlɪ / adjective. disguised. a veiled insult. (of sound, tone, the voice, etc) not distinct; muffled. Discover More. Derived Forms. veiledly, adverb. Discover More. Other Words From.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVEIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Veil can be a noun or a verb, meaning a thin material to cover the face or head, or to hide or obscure something. Learn how to use veil in different contexts, such as religion, literature and politics, with examples and translations.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › veilVeil Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of veil as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A veil is a cloth or net worn over the head or face, or something that covers or hides like a veil.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVEILED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of veiled as an adjective for disguised, hidden, or wearing a veil. See how to use veiled in sentences and compare with synonyms and related words.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishveiled adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Veiled means not expressed directly or clearly because you do not want your meaning to be too obvious. It can also mean wearing a veil, a piece of cloth covering the face, hair, or head.