veil
word
/ˈveɪɫ/
vayl
/vˈeɪl/
vayl
Definition
A veil is a piece of fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons. It can also mean something that hides or obscures.
Usage & Nuances
'Veil' is used literally for fabric coverings (like wedding or religious veils) and figuratively for things that hide or obscure ('a veil of secrecy'). More formal in written English. Common collocations: 'bridal veil', 'to lift the veil', 'veil of clouds'.
Spanish: velo - velo (nupcial)Portuguese (BR): véuPortuguese (PT): véuChinese (Simplified): 面纱 - 头巾Chinese (Traditional): 面紗 - 頭巾Hindi: घूंघट - पर्दाArabic: حجاب - غطاء الرأسBengali: ঘোমটা - পর্দা (আড়াল)Russian: вуаль - покрывало (скрывающее)Japanese: ベールVietnamese: mạng che mặt - màn (ẩn giấu)Korean: 베일 - 장막 (은유적으로 숨기는 것)Turkish: peçe - perde (gizleyen)Urdu: پردہ - نقابIndonesian: kerudung - tirai (yang menyembunyikan)
Example Sentences
She lifted her veil to see better.
basic
Many women wear a veil for religious reasons.
basic
A thin veil of fog covered the road early in the morning.
natural
Her sadness was hidden behind a veil of smiles.
natural
The ceremony ended when the groom lifted the bride’s veil.
natural
The bride wore a beautiful veil over her face.
basic