English Reference
Verb

cloaked

v.
C1 Advanced US /ˈkɫoʊkt/ UK /klˈəʊkt/ cloaked

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.


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.

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.

BBC News· 6 Sept 2026

This is not in any way a sort of cloaked support for any particular party.

The Guardian· 3 Sept 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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