concealed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.kept out of sight or hidden behind something.
adj.kept secret or hidden from sight; often used to describe physical objects or intentions that are deliberately obscured.
Simple“The safe was concealed behind a large painting in the library.”
In context“The architectural design featured a concealed entrance, seamlessly integrated into the limestone facade to maintain the building's minimalist aesthetic.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past tense of 'conceal', meaning you hid something in the past.
v.the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'conceal', denoting the completed action of hiding or preventing something from being known.
Simple“He concealed his disappointment with a polite smile when he lost the game.”
In context“The witness admitted that she had concealed vital evidence during the initial investigation, fearing retaliation from the suspects.”
Usage concealed within the routine
“Messages are end to end encrypted and concealed within the routine activity that every Guardian mobile app performs.”