veiled

adjective \ ˈvāld \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

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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

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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

Comedian Chelsea Handler made a veiled reference to accusations that Trump would enter contestants’ dressing rooms when he was affiliated with the organization.

— katherine nails, Philly.com, "Contestants commend, criticize Miss America's swimsuit elimination," 6 June 2018
And the language Tuesday offered a veiled threat that talks could be harmed.

— eric talmadge, The Christian Science Monitor, "As summit approaches, North Korea's media sharpens its tone," 22 May 2018
Thursday's announcement was riddled with veiled references to the NCAA ruling that in February stripped the University of Louisville of its 2013 national championship banner.

— danielle lerner, The Courier-Journal, "NCAA be damned, Louisville players will still celebrate the 2013 title," 17 May 2018
The veiled references to gun violence have been decoded by the media since the video was first released.

— NBC News, "NBC News media blog: featuring news, announcements and analysis from Claire Atkinson," 14 May 2018
Later, another student, using a derogatory word for Jews, makes a veiled reference to gas chambers in Nazi Germany.

— dakin andone, CNN, "Syracuse University expels fraternity involved in racist video," 21 Apr. 2018
The veiled threat to the special counsel leading the inquiry and the suggestion of bias comes at a time when Trump’s legal team seems to be struggling to present a consistent message to the American public.

— eileen sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, "Trump criticizes investigators, citing ‘unrevealed conflicts of interest’," 7 May 2018
Democrats and a voter advocacy groups argue the measure is a thinly-veiled attempt to skew the commission in favor of Republicans.

— andrew nicla, azcentral, "Revamp of Arizona panel that guards against gerrymandering is one step from ballot," 2 May 2018
USA TODAY Sports President Trump waded into the campaign aimed at bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the United States on Thursday, tweeting out a veiled threat to withdraw political support from nations who vote against the bid.

— martin rogers, USA TODAY, "President Trump threatens political repercussions over World Cup bid," 26 Apr. 2018

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Definition of veiled for English Language Learners

: having or wearing a veil
: 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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