Synonyms for

Veil

Verb / veɪl / Another word for veil — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of cloth worn to cover the head, face, or shoulders

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

shroud mask concealment screen

Informal

cover curtain hiding

Literary

mantle pall gossamer

Antonyms

reveal uncover expose disclose show display

Common collocations

  • lift the veil
  • behind the veil
  • veil of secrecy
  • wedding veil
  • veil of ignorance
  • draw a veil over
  • thin veil

Word family

noun veil
verb veil

Usage note

As a noun, 'veil' often refers to a piece of fabric worn by women to cover the face or head. As a verb, it means to cover or conceal.

Example sentences

  1. The bride looked beautiful in her white veil.
  2. She wore a veil to protect her face from the sun.
  3. The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat, as if by magic, from under his veil.
  4. The nun wore a black veil as part of her habit.
  5. The dancer wore a sheer veil that flowed behind her as she moved.

Quotes

  • Behind every veil, there is a secret.
  • The veil that clouds your eyes shall be lifted by the hands that wove it.
  • The veil between the worlds is as thin as gossamer.

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