black veil

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Typically worn for mourning or religious purposes.

veilADJECTIVE + NOUN

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black

Examples (10)

  • She wore a black veil to the funeral, her face solemn.
  • The widow's face was almost completely hidden behind a thick black veil.
  • Nuns traditionally wear a black veil as a symbol of their devotion.
  • A mysterious figure, cloaked in shadows and a black veil, entered the ancient hall.
  • Her eyes, filled with sorrow, peered out from beneath the delicate black veil.
  • For the gothic-themed wedding, the bride chose a dramatic long black veil.
  • In some religious ceremonies, a black veil signifies humility and spiritual commitment.
  • The old photograph showed a woman with a melancholic expression and a simple black veil.
  • She instinctively pulled her black veil lower, hoping to conceal her identity from the crowd.
  • The opera's tragic heroine always appeared on stage adorned with an elegant black veil.