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Definition of veiling

veiling

/ˈveɪ.lɪŋ/
veil · ing
Plural:veilings
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Adjective:veiled
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Past Simple:veiled
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Past Participle:veiled
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Present Participle:veiling
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veiling Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cover, conceal, or disguise with or as if with a veil.

Example

"Thick morning mist was veiling the distant mountain peaks from view."

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• noun

1

A thin, sheer fabric such as tulle, netting, or lace used to make veils or millinery trimmings.

Example

"The milliner attached a delicate layer of black veiling to the brim of the vintage hat."

2

The act of covering, concealing, or disguising something with or as if with a veil.

Example

"The deliberate veiling of the true financial figures misled the company's shareholders."

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• Rhymes for veiling

• Nearby Words

veil
veiled
veiled chameleon
veiling
vein
veined
veining

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Veiling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veiling
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