Definition of veil - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingthin material covering the face or head
- The bride wore a beautiful veil.
2.
obscurationsomething that hides or obscures
- A veil of secrecy surrounded the event.
3.
religionnun's head covering
- The nun adjusted her veil before prayer.
4.
mycologyTECH. thin layer covering a mushroomTECH.
- The veil broke as the mushroom matured.
5.
parapsychologyRare symbolic separation between worldsRare
- Some believe a veil separates us from spirits.
Verb
1.
coveringcover with a thin cloth to hide or soften
- She veiled her face with a scarf.
2.
hidinghide or obscure from view
- The mountains were veiled by clouds.
Images of veil
thin material covering the face or head 
thin layer covering a mushroom
Expressions with veil
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situation where information is hidden
The project was conducted under a veil of secrecy.
in the afterlife or spiritual realm
She believed her loved ones were waiting beyond the veil.
concealed or obscured by something
The negotiations continued under a veil of secrecy.
condition where identity is hidden
The witness testified under a veil of anonymity.
feeling of deep sorrow or melancholy
She couldn't shake off the veil of sadness after the news.
avoid discussing something embarrassing or unpleasant
Let's draw a veil over the incident and move on.
reveal something hidden or unknown
The documentary aims to lift the veil on the secretive organization.
reveal hidden truths or realities
The journalist aimed to pierce the veil of corruption in the government.
in a way that hides the true reason or purpose
He acted under the veil of friendship.
false appearance of refinement
Her manners were just a veil of sophistication hiding her true intentions.
face covering worn for religious observance
She wore a face veil during the religious observance.
looks like a thin cover or layer
The mist had a veil-like appearance over the hills.
thought experiment in political philosophy
Philosophers use the veil of ignorance to discuss justice.
long veil worn by priests during Catholic ceremonies
The priest wore the humeral veil during the ceremony.
thin covering of a young mushroom that protects its spore-bearing surface
The partial veil on the mushroom will soon break as it matures.
thin tissue layer surrounding a developing mushroom
The universal veil protects the young mushroom.
metaphorical cover causing forgetfulness or obscurity
The past was hidden under a veil of oblivion.
retire into a convent to live as a nun
She decided to take the veil after much contemplation.
Origin of veil
Latin, velum (sail, curtain)
Terms with veil included in their meaning
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Islamic attire
face veil worn by some Muslim women
veil
cover or hide so something cannot be seen
garment
large shawl or veil covering head to foot
veil-like
resembling a veil in appearance or texture
biology
related to a veil or velum in mycology
mycology
veil-like membrane in immature mushrooms
meteorology
accessory cloud resembling a veil
clothing
draw down or lower like a veil
clothing
face veil worn by Muslim women
clothing
face veil worn by Muslim women
not veiled
not covered by a veil
veil fabric
net fabric with loose weave used for making veils
clothing
relating to or resembling a veil
religious clothing
long veil worn by priests during Catholic ceremonies
covering
covered with a thin layer or veil
Examples of veil in a sentence
The veil was delicately embroidered with floral patterns. A veil of fog covered the valley. The truth was hidden behind a veil of lies. She wore a veil during the religious ceremony. The veil was part of her traditional attire. The veil was delicate and easily torn.
Scientists studied the veil to understand mushroom growth. During the séance, they spoke of the veil thinning. The novel explores the concept of a veil between realities. The bride veiled her eyes with a delicate lace. Mist veiled the mountains at dawn, creating a mystical scene. The truth was veiled by lies. Her intentions were veiled in mystery.
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- French:voile, voiler, ...
- German:Schleier, verschleiern, ...
- Italian:velo, velare, ...
- Spanish:velo, cubrir, ...
- Portuguese:véu, cobrir, ...
- Chinese:面纱, 遮住, ...
- Japanese:ベール, 覆う, ...
- Arabic:طَرْحَة, حَجَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:הִינוּמָה, לְכַסּוֹת, ...
- Russian:вуаль, накрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:вуаль, закривати, ...
- Hindi:घूँघट, ढकना, ...
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