What does "unveiled" mean?

1. (to show for the first time) to show or tell people about a new product, plan, or piece of art for the first time. 2. (not covered) not wearing a veil or not hidden by a cover.

How do you use "unveiled"?

Often used in business and political contexts when announcing major news.

unveiled

v. · adj.

US //ənˈveɪɫd// UK //ʌnvˈeɪld// un·veiled

1 to show for the first time (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to show or tell people about a new product, plan, or piece of art for the first time.

to reveal or introduce a new project, product, or policy to the public for the first time. Transitive — requires a direct object.

Example

The company unveiled its new electric car at the trade show yesterday.

Example

The government unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address urban housing shortages, promising significant investment over the next decade.

Usage

Often used in business and political contexts when announcing major news.
2 not covered (adj.)
C1 Advanced Literary

not wearing a veil or not hidden by a cover.

not wearing a veil; having the face or a physical object exposed to view.

Example

The statue stood unveiled in the center of the park for everyone to see.

Example

She appeared at the ceremony unveiled, a choice that was seen as a bold statement against the traditional customs of the era.

Teacher's tip

While the literal sense is less common today, it is frequently used in literature to describe a character's appearance or a revealed truth.
- veiled
- covered

Origin

From Middle English unveiled, vnueylyd, equivalent to un- + veil + -ed.