veil

[veɪl]

veil Definition

• 1. a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head
• 2. something that covers, conceals, or obscures something else

Using veil: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "veil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bride wore a veil over her face.

• Example

  A veil of secrecy surrounded the project.

• Example

  The truth was hidden behind a veil of lies.

• Example

  The sun was obscured by a veil of clouds.

veil Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for veil

• mask
• cover
• screen
• curtain
• shroud

Antonyms for veil

• reveal
• uncover

Phrases with veil

• lift the veil

  to reveal or expose something that was previously hidden or secret

  Example

  The investigation lifted the veil on the company's corrupt practices.

• thinly veiled

  not well-hidden or disguised

  Example

  His criticism was thinly veiled and everyone knew who he was talking about.

• veil of tears

  a metaphorical phrase describing the sorrows and sufferings of life

  Example

  Life is often described as a veil of tears, full of pain and suffering.

Origins of veil

from Old English 'fǣlan', meaning 'to hide'

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Summary: veil in Brief

The term 'veil' [veɪl] refers to a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head, or something that covers, conceals, or obscures something else. It can be used literally, as in 'The bride wore a veil over her face,' or figuratively, as in 'A veil of secrecy surrounded the project.' The phrase 'lift the veil' means to reveal or expose something that was previously hidden or secret.