Meaning & Definition of word "Cloaked"
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Cloaked
/kloʊkt/
verb:
- 1. past tense of cloak; to cover or conceal something.
- Example: The identity of the whistleblower was cloaked in secrecy.
- 2. to hide or disguise something, often used metaphorically.
- Example: Her true intentions were cloaked in a layer of politeness.
- 3. to cover with a cloak.
- Example: He cloaked himself in a heavy coat to ward off the cold.
adjective:
- 1. hidden or concealed; not easily visible.
- Example: The cloaked figure stood in the shadows, watching.
- 2. dressed or adorned in a cloak.
- Example: The cloaked woman walked gracefully across the room.
Etymology
Derived from 'cloak', meaning to cover or hide.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under a cloaked agenda:
Having a hidden purpose or motive.
cloaked in secrecy:
Surrounded by confidentiality and not open to public knowledge.
Related Words
cloak:
A long, loose outer garment.
cloaking:
The act of covering or concealing something.
Slang Meanings of cloaked
Meaning: To hide something intentionally.
Example Sentence: He always cloaks his failures with excuses.