VEILED


Meaning of VEILED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ veɪld ]

1.

A veiled comment is expressed in a disguised form rather than directly and openly.

He made only a veiled reference to international concerns over human rights issues...

This last clause is a thinly-veiled threat to those who might choose to ignore the decree.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

A woman or girl who is veiled is wearing a veil.

A veiled woman gave me a kindly smile.

ADJ

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