veneer (Meaning)
veneer (n)
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
an ornamental coating to a building
veneer (v)
cover with veneer
veneer (v. t.)
To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively.
A thin leaf or layer of a more valuable or beautiful material for overlaying an inferior one, especially such a thin leaf of wood to be glued to a cheaper wood; hence, external show; gloss; false pretense.
Synonyms & Antonyms of veneer
veneer Sentence Examples
- The veneer on the dresser concealed the chipped surface beneath.
- The salesperson boasted about the exotic veneer that adorned the table.
- A thin veneer of complacency could not hide the underlying tension.
- The politician's charisma was merely a veneer, papering over a lack of substance.
- The old photograph offered a veneer of nostalgia, evoking memories of happier times.
- The therapist peeled back the veneer of superficiality, revealing the client's deeper emotional issues.
- The veneer of happiness on their faces could not disguise the turmoil within.
- A veneer of professionalism hid their underlying incompetence.
- The veneer of wealth they presented was a far cry from their modest financial situation.
- The veneer of friendship was shattered by a single act of betrayal.
FAQs About the word veneer
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood, an ornamental coating to a building, cover with veneerTo overlay or plate
facade,facade,gloss, guise,window dressing, tinsel, fluff, pose, masquerade, semblance
interior,interior,,inside, inside
The veneer on the dresser concealed the chipped surface beneath.
The salesperson boasted about the exotic veneer that adorned the table.
A thin veneer of complacency could not hide the underlying tension.
The politician's charisma was merely a veneer, papering over a lack of substance.
