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- Dictionarymasquerade/ˌmɑːskəˈreɪd/
noun
- 1. a false show or pretence: "I doubt he could have kept up the masquerade for long" Similar
verb
- 1. pretend to be someone one is not: "a journalist masquerading as a man in distress"
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(also masquerade ball, masquerade party) a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face ) or other disguises (= clothes that hide who you are or make you look like someone else ) :
Learn the meaning of masquerade as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use masquerade in a sentence or to describe a costume party or a disguise.
masquerade noun (BEHAVIOR) Add to word list. [ C or U ] behavior that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from becoming known: They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Faking & pretending.
Masquerade definition: a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.. See examples of MASQUERADE used in a sentence.
A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word "masque"—a formal written and sung court pageant.) Less formal "costume parties" may be a descendant of this tradition. A masquerade ball usually encompasses music and dancing.
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If you masquerade as a sweet, kind-hearted person, you present that image to the world, hiding your true identity as a jerk who has rage issues. As a verb, masquerade can also mean to dress up as someone else, in costume.
