Cloaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloaked

 

[ kloʊkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mysterious

Wearing or covered with a cloak. Hidden or disguised.

Synonyms

covered, disguised, hidden, veiled

Examples of usage

  • He moved through the shadows, cloaked in darkness.
  • Her true intentions were cloaked behind a friendly smile.
  • The spy was able to remain cloaked from his enemies.
  • The magician performed tricks while cloaked in a shroud of mystery.
  • The night was cloaked in silence.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloaked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encapuzado

🇮🇳 लपेटा हुआ

🇩🇪 verhüllt

🇮🇩 berkerudung

🇺🇦 запнутий

🇵🇱 zakapturzony

🇯🇵 覆われた

🇫🇷 cloîtré

🇪🇸 encapuchado

🇹🇷 kapüşonlu

🇰🇷 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطى

🇨🇿 zahalený

🇸🇰 zahalený

🇨🇳 斗篷

🇸🇮 zakrit

🇮🇸 hulið

🇰🇿 жамылған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 örtülü

🇲🇽 encapuchado

Word origin

The word 'cloaked' originates from the Middle English 'cloken', which means to cover. The use of cloaks as garments dates back to ancient times, providing both warmth and concealment. Over the years, 'cloaked' has evolved to also represent hidden or disguised intentions or actions, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to its meaning.

See also: cloak.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,557, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.