veiled
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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

  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

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