veil
The word “veil” has 1 syllable: veil
It's pronounced as /veɪl/
What is synonym and antonym for veil?
In the thesaurus, “veil” has 17 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for veil along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for veil
Antonyms for veil
- bare
- disclose
- display
- divulge
- expose
- let go
- present
- reveal
- show
- strip
- uncover
- unveil
Meanings of veil
- noun
- Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
- A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.
- The calyptra of mosses.
- A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; a velum.
- A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head).
- Velum (A circular membrane round the cap of medusa).
- A thin layer of tissue which is attached to or covers a mushroom.
- An obscuration of the clearness of the tones in pronunciation.
- verb
- To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
- To conceal as with a veil.
Example Sentences
- She wore a beautiful veil over her face during the wedding ceremony.
- The dancer gracefully lifted the veil to reveal her elaborate costume.
- The artist used soft colors to paint the delicate folds of the veil.
- A sense of mystery surrounded the figure behind the veil.
- Tradition dictates that brides wear a veil as a symbol of purity and modesty.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to veil, such as: bare, blanket, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, disclose.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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