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shrouded

 

[ ˈʃraʊdɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

mystery

Cover or envelop so as to conceal from view.

Synonyms

conceal, cover, hide

Examples of usage

  • The mountains were shrouded in mist.
  • The forest was shrouded in darkness.
  • The truth was shrouded in secrecy.
Context #2 | Adjective

atmosphere

Wrapped or cloaked in a covering.

Synonyms

cloaked, covered, veiled

Examples of usage

  • The room had a shrouded atmosphere.
  • The shrouded figure moved silently through the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrouded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envolto

🇮🇳 आवृत

🇩🇪 verhüllt

🇮🇩 terbungkus

🇺🇦 закутаний

🇵🇱 owinięty

🇯🇵 覆われた (おおわれた)

🇫🇷 enveloppé

🇪🇸 envuelto

🇹🇷 örtülü

🇰🇷 감싸인

🇸🇦 مغلف

🇨🇿 zahalený

🇸🇰 zahalený

🇨🇳 遮蔽的 (zhēbì de)

🇸🇮 zavito

🇮🇸 hulið

🇰🇿 қапталған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 örtülü

🇲🇽 envuelto

Word origin

The word 'shrouded' originated from Middle English 'schrouden', which meant to clothe or cover. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of covering or enveloping something to conceal it from view. The use of 'shrouded' to describe mystery or secrecy became popular in the 19th century, reflecting the idea of something being hidden or obscured from sight.

See also: shroud.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,053, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.