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View usage for: (veɪld) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A veiled comment is expressed in a disguised form rather than directly and openly. He made only a veiled reference to international concerns over human rights issues. This last clause is a thinly-veiled threat to those who might choose to ignore thedecree. 2. adjectiveA woman or girl who is veiled is wearing a veil. A veiled woman gave me a kindly smile. More Synonyms of veiled veiled in British English (veɪld) adjective1. disguised a veiled insult 2. (of sound, tone, the voice, etc) not distinct; muffled Derived forms veiledly (ˈveɪlɪdlɪ) adverb veiled in American English (veɪld) adjective2. covered with or as with a veil 3. concealed, hidden, disguised, obscured, etc. 4. not openly expressed a veiled threat Examples of 'veiled' in a sentenceveiled Only the eyes, veiled with a wary blankness, might give an observer pause.Harry's gaze was veiled, his jaws grinding a little less forcibly. British English: veiled ADJECTIVEcomment A veiled comment is expressed in a disguised form rather than directly and openly. He made only a veiled reference to the issue. - American English: veiled
- Brazilian Portuguese: velado
- Chinese: 含蓄的
- European Spanish: disimulado
- French: voilé
- German: versteckt
- Italian: velato
- Japanese: 遠回しの
- Korean: 가려진
- European Portuguese: velado
- Latin American Spanish: disimulado
British English: veiled ADJECTIVEwoman A woman or girl who is veiled is wearing a veil. A veiled woman gave me a kindly smile. - American English: veiled
- Brazilian Portuguese: velado
- Chinese: 戴着面纱的
- European Spanish: con velo
- French: voilé
- German: verschleiert
- Italian: velato
- Japanese: ベールをかぶった
- Korean: 베일을 쓴
- European Portuguese: velado
- Latin American Spanish: con velo
Definition (of a comment or remark) presented in a disguised form He made a veiled threat to withdraw his support if we continued. Synonyms hinted at masked suppressed Additional synonymsHe was filmed with a concealed camera. Synonyms hidden, covered, secret, screened, masked, obscured, covert, unseen, tucked away, secreted, under wraps, inconspicuousDefinition concealed or secret They have been supplying covert military aid to the rebels. Synonyms secret, private, hidden, disguised, concealed, veiled, sly, clandestine, underhand, unsuspected, surreptitious, stealthyDefinition hinted at or suggested She felt undermined by the implied criticism. Synonyms suggested, inherent, indirect, hinted at, implicit, unspoken, tacit, undeclared, insinuated, unstated, unexpressed - vehement
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