Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: veil
IPA transcription: [v'eɪl]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: head_covering, veil
    Meaning: a garment that covers the head and face
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: veil
    Meaning: to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil; "women in Afghanistan veil their faces"
Usage examples
  • Daughter, put down your veil."
  • The First View: The Bridal Veil
  • She seemed wrapped in a veil of lassitude
  • I have learned how to look through the veil.
  • 'Give me your veil,' he said hastily to the princess.
  • Elizabeth, as though by accident, had dropped her veil.
  • She drew her veil over her face as she passed Miss Carlyle.
  • "It's too late," said Mrs. Greenow, sinking behind her veil.
  • "No, nothing," she answered, and dropped a veil over her face.
  • She straightened her scarlet hat and readjusted her veil unsteadily.