unveiled
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to show or tell people about a new product, plan, or piece of art for the first time.
v.to reveal or introduce a new project, product, or policy to the public for the first time. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The company unveiled its new electric car at the trade show yesterday.”
In context“The government unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address urban housing shortages, promising significant investment over the next decade.”
UsageOften used in business and political contexts when announcing major news.
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.not wearing a veil or not hidden by a cover.
adj.not wearing a veil; having the face or a physical object exposed to view.
Simple“The statue stood unveiled in the center of the park for everyone to see.”
In context“She appeared at the ceremony unveiled, a choice that was seen as a bold statement against the traditional customs of the era.”
Teacher's tipWhile the literal sense is less common today, it is frequently used in literature to describe a character's appearance or a revealed truth.
“Katz unveiled his plan as a settler siege in the Palestinian village of Qusra entered its sixth day.”
“When Berti Vogts was unveiled as Scotland’s first foreign manager, back in 2002, he had a simple instruction .”
From Middle English unveiled, vnueylyd, equivalent to un- + veil + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.