curtained

Thân thiện

A curtained window overlooks the quiet garden.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Furnished or concealed with curtains: Describes something that has curtains hanging or is hidden behind curtains.
   • Separated or screened by a curtain: Can imply a space that is divided or secluded by a curtain.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The room had a large, curtained window overlooking the garden.
  • They slept in a curtained-off section of the hall for privacy.
  • The evidence was kept behind a curtained cabinet.

Advanced Usage

• "Curtained from": To be hidden or shielded from view by a curtain.
  • The altar was curtained from the main congregation until the ceremony began.
• Used metaphorically to describe something obscured or veiled.
  • His past remained a curtained mystery to his new colleagues.

Variants and Related Words

• Curtain (noun): A piece of cloth or other material suspended to conceal, divide, or decorate.
  • She drew the curtains to block out the light.
• Curtain (verb): To provide, shut off, or conceal with a curtain.
  • They curtained the doorway with a heavy tapestry.
• Uncurtained (adjective): Not furnished with or concealed by curtains; open.
  • The uncurtained windows let in the morning sun.

Synonyms

• Draped: Covered or adorned with cloth hanging loosely.
• Veiled: Covered or concealed with or as if with a veil.
• Screened: Concealed or protected by a screen or partition.

Antonyms

• Uncovered: Not covered or concealed.
• Exposed: Left uncovered or unprotected; made visible.
• Bare: Without covering or curtain.

Related Phrases

• Behind the curtain: In a hidden or private area; figuratively, the unknown workings behind a situation.
  • The technicians worked behind the curtain to prepare the stage.
• Curtain call: The appearance of performers at the end of a show to acknowledge applause.
  • The actors took several curtain calls after the final act.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
   • a curtained alcove