Definition of veiled
1a : having or wearing a veil or a concealing cover a veiled hatb : characterized by a softening tonal distortion
2 : obscured as if by a veil : disguised veiled threats
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Examples of veiled in a Sentence
She looked at him with barely veiled contempt.
The report makes veiled references to his criminal activities.
Recent Examples of veiled from the Web
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The announcement came with a pointed, veiled comment from Bailey about The Hollywood Reporter’s article on the studio’s difficult time finding their young male lead.
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The announcement came with a pointed, veiled comment from Bailey about The Hollywood Reporter’s article on the studio’s difficult time finding their young male lead.
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In a subsequent news conference, Obama alluded to the exchange and issued a veiled threat.
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In this tale, impetuous, distrustful masculinity meets mysterious, veiled femininity, which proves to be a combustible combination on contact.
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Trump treated Comey with the same mix of crude seduction and veiled threats that some business executives use to harass their employees, Robin Abcarian writes.)
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The market has gone largely unregulated, with no requirement for edibles manufacturers to test or label their potentially potent products before selling them to serious medical patients and thinly veiled recreational enthusiasts.
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Washington (CNN)Former President Barack Obama warned Tuesday against the appeal of authoritarian voices around the world -- at several points airing veiled criticism of his successor, President Donald Trump.
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Claire makes a strong case for war, but neglects to announce a pardon for Frank, and ends the speech with a veiled threat to Frank.
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First Known Use of veiled
14th century
VEILED Defined for English Language Learners
veiled
playDefinition of veiled for English Language Learners
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: having or wearing a veil
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: able to be seen or understood but not openly shown or stated : expressed in a way that is not clear and direct
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