Definition of Veneer

a pleasant appearance that hides the truth

Examples of Veneer in a sentence

While the actress showed the photographers her warm veneer, she was actually fuming inside.  🔊

Marcia wears a veneer of friendliness while trying to backstab everyone in the office.  🔊

Because the young man knew little about buying a vehicle, he was fooled by the truck’s veneer and thought he was purchasing a new automobile.  🔊

The suspect knew the detective’s veneer of concern was nothing but a pretense.  🔊

Although the celebrity wears a sociable veneer in public, she is ruthless when she deals with people in private.  🔊

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