shrouded
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
KK: /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
adjective
Definition
Concealed or hidden from view, as if covered by a cloth.
Example
The mountains were shrouded in mist, making them look mysterious.
Conversation
Did you see that old house on the corner?
Yeah, it's so shrouded in mystery!
I wonder what stories it holds.
Probably some spooky ones — it seems like it’s been abandoned for ages.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
veiled
hidden
cloaked
Antonyms
exposed
revealed
uncovered
verb
Definition
To cover or hide something completely, often to protect or conceal it.
Example
The mountains were shrouded in mist, making them look mysterious.
Tense Forms
Past: shrouded
Past Participle: shrouded
Conversation
Did you see the old house on Maple Street?
Yeah, it looks so mysterious, almost shrouded in fog.
I wonder what stories it holds from the past.
Root Explanation
Shrouded originates from the Old English 'scrūd' (meaning a garment or covering) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle). The word 'shrouded' means covered or concealed, as if wrapped in a garment.
Memory Tip
Imagine something being 'covered' ('scrūd') like a garment, which helps you remember that 'shrouded' means something is concealed or wrapped up.
Visually Confused Words
unshrouded
sharded
rounded