buried

adjective

Lying beyond what is obvious or avowed: concealed, covert, hidden, obscured, ulterior. Idioms: undercoverwraps. See show/hide.

IN BRIEF: adj. - Placed in a grave; Put underground.

Some people find fault as if it were buried treasure. — Francis O'Walsh

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: covered from view
  Synonym: hidden

Meaning #2: placed in a grave
  Synonyms: inhumed, interred
  Antonym: unburied (meaning #1)

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