Veiled
Pronunciation: /ˈveɪld/
Veiled (adjective)
- not directly expressed or shown, often hiding true feelings or intentions.
- partially hidden or covered by something like a thin cloth.
Examples
- Her words had a veiled criticism that was hard to miss.
- The message contained a veiled threat that made everyone uneasy.
Common collocations: veiled threat, veiled criticism, veiled in mist, veiled by clouds, veiled appearance