VEILED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

veiled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of veiled

as in covered

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verb

past tense of veil

as in concealed

to keep secret or shut off from view a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road

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as in shrouded

to surround or cover closely morning fog veiled the fields

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Recent Examples of veiled

Adjective

Zuckerberg made what could be a veiled reference to Meta's rivals without naming specific companies. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Chameleons The outbreak that involved veiled chameleons started in February, and the investigation was declared over in June. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for veiled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for veiled

Adjective

Kampgrounds of America also offers interesting stays beneath the stars, including sleeps in covered wagons and onsite cabins—all within five minutes of downtown Ely.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of covered

Verb

Under-eye shadows, bags and lower-lid definition get played up instead of concealed.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
States alleged that Meta’s internal research documented links between Instagram use and harms including depression, anxiety and body-image concerns among young people, while the company publicly minimized or concealed those risks.

— Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of concealed

Verb

For most people, the inside of the Salt Lake Temple has long been shrouded in secrecy, fueling both curiosity and criticism.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The Haitian community in Salisbury is now shrouded by fear of further ICE operations but still determined to fight for change, local immigration lawyer Kenson Raymond said.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrouded

Adjective

Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

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Verb

The lack of a unified Democratic agenda, and the president’s usual reluctance to stay on message, has obscured the trend running under everything.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
She was held up as the pop cultural equivalent of a saint to a degree that sometimes obscured and distorted her creative drive and business acumen.

— Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscured

Verb

Each piece of yuca (cut like a large fry) is wrapped in bacon and fried until the outside is crispy and golden while the center remains soft.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
On Saturday, Bueckers was at a Costco on Arbrook Boulevard, with fans of all ages wrapped around several aisles lining up to get an autograph and a picture with the star.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrapped

Verb

Some hackers have also been trying to exploit the leaks by circulating malware disguised as GTA 6 demos or a torrent of the game.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
On May 15, the EKL learned that scammers, acting through their chief accountant, defrauded their Swedbank and SEB bank accounts of nearly $800,000 in government subsidies via an elaborate scheme disguised as salary payments.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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