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unveiling

 

[ ˌʌnˈveɪlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

art

The act of uncovering or revealing something hidden or secret.

Synonyms

disclosure, exposure, revealing

Examples of usage

  • The unveiling of the new painting drew a crowd of art enthusiasts.
  • The unveiling of the sculpture was a highly anticipated event.
Context #2 | Verb

event

To remove a veil or covering from something, revealing it to others.

Synonyms

disclose, expose, reveal

Examples of usage

  • The magician unveiled a stunning trick during the performance.
  • The company unveiled its latest product at the tech conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "unveiling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revelação

🇮🇳 अनावरण

🇩🇪 Enthüllung

🇮🇩 pengungkapan

🇺🇦 розкриття

🇵🇱 ujawnienie

🇯🇵 公開

🇫🇷 révélation

🇪🇸 revelación

🇹🇷 açığa çıkarma

🇰🇷 공개

🇸🇦 كشف

🇨🇿 odhalení

🇸🇰 odhalenie

🇨🇳 揭幕

🇸🇮 razkritje

🇮🇸 afhjúpun

🇰🇿 ашылу

🇬🇪 გამოხსნა

🇦🇿 açılış

🇲🇽 revelación

Etymology

The word 'unveiling' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'remove' or 'opposite of' and 'veil' meaning 'a piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head or face'. The concept of unveiling has been present in various cultures and traditions, symbolizing the act of revealing something previously hidden or secret. In art, the unveiling of a new work signifies the artist's decision to share their creation with the world, inviting interpretation and appreciation.

See also: unveil, veil, veiled, veiling.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,560, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.