noun
Etymology
Origin of veiling
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at veil, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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It’s hard to keep your eyes focused on the road as you behold a gauzy mist swirling around the mountains, veiling deep gorges, wide fjords, occasional turf-roofed dwellings and waterfalls.
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2023
She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.
From Washington Times • May 6, 2023
She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a Petersham ribbon bow.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023
"We don't have that luxury of just making a phone call and having water show up," he said, not veiling his contempt for the Lower Basin states' reliance on lakes Mead and Powell.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022
They waited in silence, the emperor’s figure getting smaller and smaller as he walked away, the snow slowly veiling him from view.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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