veiling

[ vey-ling ]

noun

1. an act of covering with or as if with a veil.
2. a veil.
3. a thin net for veils.

veiling

/ ˈveɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. a veil or the fabric used for veils

Word History and Origins

Origin of veiling¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; veil, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Protests in Iran have been raging on for nearly two weeks because 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the “morality police” after she allegedly failed to comply with the nation’s veiling laws.

From FiveThirtyEight

The new “Air” setting on the 18i20 mitigated some of this veiling effect when engaged, adding a bit of presence and life back to particularly wooly instruments.

From Popular-Science

In 2005, the regime launched a “culture of modesty” campaign aimed at enforcing stricter veiling.

From The Daily Beast

Her face was mild and pale; but it was the transparent hue of the virgin flower of spring, clad in her veiling leaves.

From Project Gutenberg

Richard felt his knees smiting together, and a darkening mist veiling his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

The snow had begun to fall in large flakes, veiling the melancholy landscape in mist and dimness.

From Project Gutenberg

The font, of Norman design, was preserved from mutilation in Puritan times by veiling its beauties beneath a covering of plaster.

From Project Gutenberg

"And ten more spear-lengths would have sufficed," said she, veiling her vexation as best she might.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cloak
• curtain
• mask
• shroud