Definition

Not covered or concealed by a veil.

Example

The bride chose a veilless gown for her wedding ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see that wedding dress? It was completely veilless!

Yeah, I thought it looked really elegant without any extra layers.

I agree! Sometimes less is more, especially with a veilless design.

Exactly! It really let the details of the dress shine through.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Veilless → It is formed from "veil" (from Old French *veil*, meaning a covering or concealment) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "veilless" means without a veil or covering.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'covering' ('veil') — that's what veilless means.

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