Word
cloaked
US/ˈkɫoʊkt/
UK/klˈəʊkt/
Definition
v. to cover something completely with a piece of clothing or a special material. You use this when you want to hide something or make it less visible.
v. to cover or conceal something completely, typically with a garment or a protective layer. Often used in a figurative sense to describe hiding one's true intentions or identity.
Examples
“The hikers cloaked themselves in thick blankets to stay warm.”
“The detective cloaked his true motives behind a friendly smile while questioning the witnesses.”
“The ancient temple was cloaked in a heavy mist, making it nearly impossible for the explorers to navigate the narrow stone steps without losing their way.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers cloaked themselves in thick blankets to stay warm.”
contextual
“The detective cloaked his true motives behind a friendly smile while questioning the witnesses.”
complex
“The ancient temple was cloaked in a heavy mist, making it nearly impossible for the explorers to navigate the narrow stone steps without losing their way.”
Real-World Examples
“Cloaked in toxic haze that can burn years off a person's lifespan, volunteers have been digging ponds, canals and borewells through bone-dry peat in a desperate attempt to keep their hoses tapped.” “This is not in any way a sort of cloaked support for any particular party.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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