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Veiled Definition & Meaning

veiled
adjective
  1. having or as if having a veil or concealing cover; "a veiled dancer"; "a veiled hat"; "veiled threats"; "veiled insults"
  2. muted or unclear; "veiled sounds"; "the image is veiled or foggy"

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What does veiled mean?
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover; "a veiled dancer"; "a veiled hat"; "veiled threats"; "veiled insults" muted or unclear; "veiled sounds"; "the image is veiled or foggy"
What part of speech is veiled?
Veiled is an adjective.
How many definitions does veiled have?
Veiled has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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