Synonyms of veiled

veiled 1 of 2

adjective

as in covered

Related Words

• covered
• robed
• clad
• clothed
• dressed
• garbed
• attired
• invested
• suited
• arrayed
• appareled
• caparisoned
• vested
• decked (out)
• rigged (out)
• tricked (out)
• decent

Dissimilar Words

• naked
• nude
• bare
• stripped
• unclothed
• raw
• undressed
• unclad
• bottomless
• topless
• disrobed
• peeled
• starkers
• mother-naked
• seminude
• au naturel
• denuded

veiled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of veil

1

as in concealed

to keep secret or shut off from view

a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concealed
• obscured
• hid
• covered
• disguised
• masked
• suppressed
• cloaked
• shrouded
• curtained
• enshrouded
• blanketed
• screened
• belied
• overshadowed
• occulted
• blotted out
• camouflaged
• blocked
• buried
• papered over
• covered (up)
• smothered
• shaded
• whitewashed
• varnished
• gilded
• clouded
• darkened
• occluded
• eclipsed
• obstructed
• overcast
• glossed (over)
• beclouded
• bedimmed
• befogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revealed
• exposed
• disclosed
• displayed
• showed
• presented
• uncovered
• unveiled
• divulged
• bared
• unmasked
• brought out
• uncloaked
• illuminated
• clarified
• published
• proclaimed
• publicized
• advertised
• spread
• broadcast
• aired
• got out

2

as in shrouded

to surround or cover closely

morning fog veiled the fields

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrouded
• wrapped
• enveloped
• enclosed
• encased
• muffled
• draped
• enshrouded
• encompassed
• swathed
• mantled
• cocooned
• cloaked
• embowered
• enfolded
• embedded
• involved
• embraced
• enwrapped
• encircled
• embosomed
• bosomed
• lapped
• bowered
• curtained
• disguised
• circumfused
• enswathed
• invested
• circled
• masked
• camouflaged
• swaddled
• blanketed
• overlaid
• overspread
• enlaced
• enwound

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• stripped
• denuded
• bared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of veiled

Adjective

The results indicate that officers were often sidestepping explicitly asking for search consent, in favor of veiled and passive language that was difficult for people to understand in real time. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

This focuses readers on the all-black uniforms of the veiled pupils, who—in a long frame at the center of the page—sit between the looming, frowning teacher on the right and Marji on the left, who stands up to explain that her uncle was executed by the Islamic regime. — Hillary Chute, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Verb

The exhibition moves through a sequence of narrow corridors and intimate chambers, where surfaces are partially veiled. — Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

Unlike the cardinals’ criticism of Trump in the 60 Minutes interview, Leo’s criticism of the administration was much more veiled. — Julia Manchester, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026