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disguised

dis·guise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
    • /dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz/
    • /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
    • /dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz/

Definitions of disguised word

  • verb with object disguised to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant. 1
  • verb with object disguised to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent: to disguise one's intentions. 1
  • noun disguised that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.: Noble words can be the disguise of base intentions. 1
  • noun disguised the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer: a clown's disguise. 1
  • noun disguised the act of disguising: to speak without disguise. 1
  • noun disguised the state of being disguised; masquerade: The gods appeared in disguise. 1

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Origin of disguised

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English disg(u)isen < Anglo-French, Old French de(s)guiser, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -guiser, derivative of guise guise

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Parts of speech for Disguised

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disguised popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for disguised

adj disguised

  • pretend — to cause or attempt to cause (what is not so) to seem so: to pretend illness; to pretend that nothing is wrong.
  • feigned — pretended; sham; counterfeit: feigned enthusiasm.
  • masked — using or wearing a mask or masks: a masked burglar; masked actors.
  • fake — to lay (a rope) in a coil or series of long loops so as to allow to run freely without fouling or kinking (often followed by down).
  • hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.

adverb disguised

  • incognito — having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.

adjective disguised

  • camouflaged — concealed or disguised
  • masquerading — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
  • cloaked — Wearing a cloak.
  • veiled — having a veil: a veiled hat.
  • concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.

Antonyms for disguised

adj disguised

  • real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
  • uncovered — having no cover or covering.
  • genuine — possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • bare — If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.

adjective disguised

  • overt — open to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret: overt hostility.

noun disguised

  • guised — general external appearance; aspect; semblance: an old principle in a new guise.

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