unveiled

[uhn-veyld]

adjective

1. not hidden by a veil or other covering; bare.

2. revealed to public knowledge or scrutiny; made evident or manifest.

   the unveiled purpose of their wicked plan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unveiled¹

1600–10; unveiled ( def. 1 ) un- ¹ + veiled; unveiled ( def. 2 ) unveil + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In the past few hours, Farage's party has unveiled a further 20 Tory defectors on local councils.

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The government has unveiled major housing market reform plans which will aim to cut costs, reduce delays and halve failed sales.

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Under plans unveiled as its annual conference begins, the party has pledged to ban people who enter the UK without permission from ever claiming asylum.

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"There can be this moment where it's unveiled to you, through things that they do that are very overt," she said.

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You can expect lots of policy to be unveiled in the next few days.

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When To Use

What does unveiled mean?

Unveiled is an adjective that means revealed or uncovered.It comes from the past tense of the verb unveil.It can be used literally, describing something from which a veil or other physical covering has been taken off, as in The photographers gathered around the unveiled sculpture. It can also be used figuratively—often in a way that likens the thing it describes to something that has been physically uncovered. In its figurative sense, it can describe something that has been presented publicly for the first time, as in The newly unveiled model generated a lot of buzz at the convention. Or it can describe something that has been uncovered after having been kept secret or hidden, as in The now fully unveiled scandal has led to several resignations. Unveiled is especially used with words like newly, freshly, and recently.Example: The newly unveiled phone design has put all the speculation to rest.