Unveiled Meaning
/əˈnveɪld/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbsimple past and past participle of unveil
adjNot wearing, or not covered by, a veil.
Sentence Examples
At the inauguration ceremony a plaque was unveiled in honor of the founder.
The mysteries will be unveiled when the box is finally opened.
The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of the hospital.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist finally ____ her new painting to the public at the gallery show.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company finally ____ its new flagship product during a major event in the city center earlier this evening today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English unveiled, vnueylyd, equivalent to un- + veil + -ed.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Irrespective of the legitimacy of their reasons, given that Westerners feel more comfortable around unveiled Muslims, if some women decide not to veil, then they can more subtly further the case of liberal Islam."
— 2008, Chris Hallinan, Steven J. Jackson, Social and Cultural Diversity in a Sporting World, page 62:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist finally ____ her new painting to the public at the gallery show.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company finally ____ its new flagship product during a major event in the city center earlier this evening today.