Veilingly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 So as to veil or cover. not-comparable
"But with the first gray light of dawn he arose; and before drawing the white sheet veilingly over, he took a last farewell look at that angel face."
Example
More examples"But with the first gray light of dawn he arose; and before drawing the white sheet veilingly over, he took a last farewell look at that angel face."
Etymology
From veiling + -ly.