veils

The word “veils” has 1 syllable: veils.

It's pronounced as /veɪlz/.


What is synonym and antonym for veils?

In the thesaurus, “veils” has 20 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for veils along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for veils

  • blankets
  • cloak
  • cloaks
  • conceals
  • coverings
  • covers
  • curtain
  • curtains
  • disguises
  • enclose
  • enfold
  • envelops
  • hides
  • mask
  • masks
  • obscures
  • robes
  • shroud
  • shrouds
  • wraps

Antonyms for veils

  • bares
  • discloses
  • displays
  • divulges
  • exposes
  • let go
  • presents
  • reveals
  • shows
  • strips
  • uncovers
  • unmasks
  • unveils

Meanings of veils

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.
    3. The calyptra of mosses.
    4. A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; a velum.
    5. A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head).
    6. Velum (A circular membrane round the cap of medusa).
    7. A thin layer of tissue which is attached to or covers a mushroom.
    8. An obscuration of the clearness of the tones in pronunciation.

Example Sentences

  • She wore multiple veils to create an intricate bridal look.
  • The fog veils the mountains in a mystical shroud.
  • Traditional customs often involve veils as part of ceremonial attire.
  • The magician's trick involved revealing hidden objects beneath the veils.
  • The artist painted layers of colors to create the effect of translucent veils in the sky.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to veils, such as: bares, blankets, cloak, cloaks, conceals, coverings, covers.

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