Veneer (N)
Pronunciation: vuh-NEER
Word Meaning: Veneer refers to a thin decorative covering layer, often of fine wood or other material, applied to a coarser surface to improve its appearance. It can also metaphorically refer to a superficial or deceptive appearance or behavior that conceals the true nature of something.
Uses in Sentence:
- The table was made of inexpensive wood but had a beautiful veneer of mahogany.
- His charming demeanor was merely a veneer; underneath, he was cold and calculating.
- The company’s commitment to sustainability was just a veneer to mask their exploitative practices.
Synonyms:
- Coating
- Overlay
- Facade
- Mask
- Surface
Antonyms:
- Core
- Essence
- Reality
- Truth
- Substance
Word Meaning in Hindi: लकड़ी का खूबसूरत परत
Word uses in Hindi:
- मेज़ सस्ती लकड़ी से बनाई गई थी लेकिन उसमें महागनी की एक खूबसूरत परत थी। (The table was made of inexpensive wood but had a beautiful veneer of mahogany.)
- उसका प्यारा रवैया केवल एक परत था; अंदर, वह ठंडा और गणनात्मक था। (His charming demeanor was merely a veneer; underneath, he was cold and calculating.)
- कम्पनी का पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति समर्थन केवल उनके शोषणात्मक अभ्यासों को छुपाने के लिए एक परत था। (The company’s commitment to sustainability was just a veneer to mask their exploitative practices.)