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- DictionaryMas·quer·ade/ˈmaskəˌrād/
noun
- 1. a false show or pretense: "his masquerade ended when he was arrested"
verb
- 1. pretend to be someone one is not: "a journalist masquerading as a man in distress"
The meaning of MASQUERADE is a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes. How to use masquerade in a sentence.
noun. uk / ˌmæs.k ə rˈeɪd / us / ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd / masquerade noun (BEHAVIOUR) Add to word list. [ C or U ] behaviour 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.
a party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face): There were dozens of masquerade balls, parades, street dances, and fancy dress parties. A masquerade is also a false show or appearance: I’m afraid we will not have a fair election but another masquerade.
noun. a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes. Synonyms: mummery. a costume or disguise worn at such a gathering. false outward show; façade; pretense: a hypocrite's masquerade of virtue.
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To masquerade means "to pretend to be someone else." 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.
Nov 23, 2013 · Updated March 7, 2024. The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history. Every now again, it’s nice to swap the sweatpants and boxed wine for a bit of decadence and luxury. A quick — but not always economical — fix? Throwing a majestic and mysterious Masquerade Ball.
