cloaked
word · lemma: cloak
Definition
Covered with a cloak or something similar, or hidden or disguised so that it cannot be easily seen or recognized.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (covered by a cloak) and figuratively (hidden, disguised). Often found in formal, literary, or fantasy contexts: 'cloaked in secrecy', 'cloaked figure'. Different from simply 'hidden' because it suggests something intentionally covered or disguised.
Example Sentences
The stranger was cloaked in black from head to toe.
basic
The city was cloaked in fog all morning.
basic
Her motives were cloaked in mystery.
basic
The hacker's identity remained cloaked despite the investigation.
natural
Corruption was cloaked under layers of bureaucracy.
natural
He spoke in a cloaked reference to the scandal, never mentioning names.
natural