veiled
veiled
adjective \ˈvāld\Definition of VEILED
1
a : having or wearing a veil or a concealing cover <a veiled hat> b : characterized by a softening tonal distortion
2
: obscured as if by a veil : disguised <veiled threats>
Examples of VEILED
- She looked at him with barely veiled contempt.
- The report makes veiled references to his criminal activities.
First Known Use of VEILED
14th century
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