semihidden
Not fully visible
Semihidden describes something partially concealed or not fully visible—present but not obvious.
In software interfaces, semihidden features exist but require deliberate action to access: The advanced settings are semihidden in a submenu.
The term suggests intentional obscurity rather than complete invisibility.
Made hard to perceive
- tucked awayConcealed in storage
- screenedExamined for suitability
- veiledConcealed or obscured
- camouflagedVisually hidden by coloring
masked · shadowed · dimmed · muted · understated · discreet · inconspicuous · unobtrusive
Forcibly held down
- repressedHeld back from expression
- guardedWary and restrained
- underlyingExisting beneath the surface
- unspokenNot verbally expressed
bottled up · restrained · subdued · internalized · unexpressed · simmering · latent · beneath the surface
Concealed surprise in media
- secret menuUnadvertised restaurant items
- undocumentedNot officially recorded
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
- unlockableCapable of being opened
discoverable · opt-in · submenu · configuration · toggle · preference · experimental
Light installed flat overhead
- integratedCombined into a whole
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- built-inIncluded as standard
- pocket doorDoor recessing into wall
retractable · disappearing · minimalist · clean lines · streamlined · uncluttered · secret compartment · false bottom
Officially removed from view
- need-to-knowAccess limited by necessity
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- restricted accessEntry limited to authorized individuals
anonymized · encrypted · protected · privileged · compartmentalized · withheld · undisclosed
obscured
Made hard to perceive
- tucked awayConcealed in storage
- screenedExamined for suitability
- veiledConcealed or obscured
camouflaged · masked · shadowed · dimmed · muted · understated · discreet · inconspicuous · unobtrusive · low-profile
suppressed
Forcibly held down
- repressedHeld back from expression
- guardedWary and restrained
- underlyingExisting beneath the surface
unspoken · bottled up · restrained · subdued · internalized · unexpressed · simmering · latent · beneath the surface · controlled
Easter egg
Concealed surprise in media
- secret menuUnadvertised restaurant items
- undocumentedNot officially recorded
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
unlockable · discoverable · opt-in · submenu · configuration · toggle · preference · experimental
flush mount
Light installed flat overhead
- integratedCombined into a whole
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- built-inIncluded as standard
pocket door · retractable · disappearing · minimalist · clean lines · streamlined · uncluttered · secret compartment · false bottom · trap door
redacted
Officially removed from view
- need-to-knowAccess limited by necessity
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
restricted access · anonymized · encrypted · protected · privileged · compartmentalized · withheld · undisclosed
semihiddenexposed
Out in open
unhidden · revealed · on display · in plain sight · out in the open
semihiddenobvious
Easily perceived, unmistakable
blatant · conspicuous · glaring · unmistakable · plain