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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.
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.
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.
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.
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3 days ago · 1. verb. To masquerade as someone or something means to pretend to be that person or thing, particularly in order to deceive other people. He masqueraded as a doctor and fooled everyone. [VERB + as] ...vices masquerading as virtues. [V as n] Synonyms: pose, pretend to be, impersonate, profess to be More Synonyms of masquerade. 2. countable noun.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word masquerade, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. masquerade has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. dance (late 1500s) theatre (early 1600s) military (late 1600s) textiles (late 1600s)
