veiled

/veɪld/
/veɪld/
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Definitions of veiled
  1. adjective
    having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
    “a veiled dancer”
    “a veiled hat”
    “veiled threats”
    “veiled insults”
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    antonyms:
    unveiled
    revealed; especially by having a veil removed
    disclosed
    made known (especially something secret or concealed)
    undraped
    stripped of drapery
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  2. adjective
    muted or unclear
    “veiled sounds”
    “the image is veiled or foggy”
    synonyms:
    indistinct
    not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
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