Unveiling: meaning, definitions and examples
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unveiling
[ ˌʌnˈveɪlɪŋ ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "unveiling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revelação
🇮🇳 अनावरण
🇩🇪 Enthüllung
🇮🇩 pengungkapan
🇺🇦 розкриття
🇵🇱 ujawnienie
🇯🇵 公開
- 除幕
- 発表
🇫🇷 révélation
🇪🇸 revelación
🇹🇷 açığa çıkarma
🇰🇷 공개
🇸🇦 كشف
🇨🇿 odhalení
🇸🇰 odhalenie
🇨🇳 揭幕
🇸🇮 razkritje
🇮🇸 afhjúpun
🇰🇿 ашылу
🇬🇪 გამოხსნა
🇦🇿 açılış
🇲🇽 revelación
Word origin
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.