Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

veiling

noun
/ˈveɪlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of covering or concealing something, often referring to the practice of wearing a veil or a covering.
Examples
  • She wore a beautiful veiling that added an air of mystery to her appearance.
  • The poet spoke of the veiling of truth in the complexities of life.
Meaning
In a broader sense, veiling can also mean obscuring or hiding something, either literally or figuratively.
Synonyms
  • covering
  • masking
  • shroud
  • concealment
  • disguise