veiled

veiled

adj \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

1. She looked at him with barely veiled contempt.
2. The report makes veiled references to his criminal activities.

First Known Use of VEILED

14th century

Rhymes with VEILED

sailed, tailed