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unveiled
[ uhn-veyld ]
adjective
- not hidden by a veil or other covering; bare.
- revealed to public knowledge or scrutiny; made evident or manifest:
the unveiled purpose of their wicked plan.
Word History and Origins
Origin of unveiled1
Example Sentences
In August, he unveiled a bizarre statue of Chan, apparently made of oxidised green copper and steel, by artist Daniel Arsham.
The online shopping giant unveiled Haul as a mobile-only experience available in its Shopping app for US customers on Wednesday.
James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” the story of Bob Dylan going electric, will finally be unveiled next week, the last of the year’s contenders to land.
The Toy Retailers' Association has unveiled its annual list of 20 products its expects to sell well this Christmas.
People with facial injuries who wear prosthetics to replace features such as an eye or a nose have had their portraits unveiled in Leeds.
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More About Unveiled
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.
Where does unveiled come from?
The first records of the word unveiled come from the early 1600s. The prefix un- indicates a reversal. Veiled means “covered” or “hidden” and ultimately comes from the Latin vēlum, meaning “a covering.”
Both the literal and figurative uses of unveiled often imply a sense of drama or ceremony (since it’s usually exciting to see new things or to learn of things that have been hidden). Unveiling something tangible is often done with a flourish, like removing a sheet from a new car model at an auto show or slowly pulling back the velvet curtains to reveal the small elephant you’ve been hiding. The unveiling of intangible things, like plans or secrets, is also often dramatic due to anticipation or surprise.
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How is unveiled used in real life?
Unveiled can be used in many different contexts. It’s often used to describe a new product or product model that has been presented to the public.
Jackie Robinson's family in front of the recently unveiled Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium. pic.twitter.com/ulkLROBrMb
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 15, 2017
How awesome is the newly unveiled logo for the Seattle Kraken: pic.twitter.com/YjbrQDtPGS
— Michael Sylvie (@michaelsylvie) July 24, 2020
A deep look at the freshly unveiled Revero GT, two new concepts, and the company's plans to expand beyond simply building cars.https://t.co/2hhwfLGlo9
— Automobile Magazine (@automobilemag) April 19, 2019
Try using unveiled!
Which of the following words is an antonym (opposite) of unveiled?
A. revealed
B. uncovered
C. shown
D. hidden
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