veiled woman
Face-obscured lady
A veiled woman wears a veil covering part or all of her face or head, typically for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
The phrase most often refers to Muslim women who wear hijab, niqab, or burqa: The veiled woman walked past the café.
In Western contexts, it may evoke brides or women in mourning.
Figuratively, a veiled woman suggests mystery or concealment.
- hijabMuslim woman's headscarf
- niqabVeil concealing the face
- burqaFull-body covering with mesh
- head coveringGarment protecting the skull
- modestyAbsence of vanity
mysterious · hidden · covered · chador · purdah · bride · shrouded · concealed · fabric · tradition · eyes · glimpse · soft gaze · flowing · flowing robes · draped · Muslim · religious
- mysterious figuresenigma, phantom, shadowy figure, mysterious stranger, mystery man
- hidden thingssecrets, motives, agendas, subtext, undercurrents