concealed
not accessible to view
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,265 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,715 times across 175,173 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- not accessible to view also: hidden, out of sight concealed (or hidden) damagein stormy weather the stars are out of sight
- hidden on any grounds for any motive a concealed weapona concealed compartment in his briefcase
concealed in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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His coldness concealed a stupid obstinacy; his mildness, an iron will.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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One of them climbed up quickly into a tree and concealed himself in the branches.
The Bear and the Two Travelers · Aesop · Chapter 1
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A new invention concealed no mysteries from him; he looked into it; understood, calculated its scope.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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Anne pressed his hand, with a look of ineffable gratitude, and Surrey concealed himself behind the arras.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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It is easily earned repetition to state that Josephine St. Auban's was a presence not to be concealed.
The Purchase Price · Emerson Hough · Chapter 1