Definitions and Examples of unveiled, revealed, overt
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not covered or concealed; open to view.
Example
The artist unveiled his latest masterpiece at the art exhibition.
Made known or disclosed; uncovered or exposed.
Example
The detective revealed the identity of the murderer after a thorough investigation.
Done or shown openly; not secret or hidden.
Example
The company's overt policy of promoting diversity and inclusion was well-received by its employees.
Key Differences: unveiled vs revealed vs overt
- 1Unveiled refers to something that is not covered or concealed, while veiled means something that is hidden or obscured.
- 2Revealed implies that something has been made known or disclosed, while veiled suggests that something is still hidden or not fully disclosed.
- 3Overt refers to something that is done or shown openly, while veiled implies that something is hidden or disguised.
Effective Usage of unveiled, revealed, overt
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to describe settings, characters, and actions in stories.
- 2Politics: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about government policies and actions.
- 3Business: Utilize these antonyms to describe marketing strategies and business practices.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unveiled refers to something that is not covered or concealed, revealed implies that something has been made known or disclosed, and overt refers to something that is done or shown openly. Use these words in writing, politics, and business to convey openness and transparency.
