Camouflaged: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something is made to look similar to its surroundings, often for military or tactical purposes.

• The soldiers were camouflaged to blend in with the forest
• The animal was perfectly camouflaged in the dense jungle

Used when something is placed out of sight, often in a general sense.

• The treasure was hidden in the cave
• She found a hidden compartment in the drawer

Used when something or someone is made to look like something or someone else, often to hide their true identity.

• He disguised himself as an old man
• The spy disguised her voice to avoid recognition

Used when something is intentionally kept out of sight or covered up.

• She concealed the gift under her bed
• The weapon was concealed inside the bag

Often used in the context of military operations or nature, where something is made to blend in with its surroundings.

• The soldiers were camouflaged in the forest.
• The insect was perfectly camouflaged on the tree bark.

Used when something is covered to hide its true nature or appearance. Often used metaphorically to describe hiding emotions or intentions.

• He wore a mask to protect himself from the dust.
• She masked her disappointment with a smile.

Used to describe the act of hiding something or someone, often intentionally and sometimes with a sense of secrecy.

• He tried to conceal the evidence.
• She concealed her true feelings from him.

Typically used when someone changes their appearance to avoid being recognized. Can be used either in harmless or deceptive contexts.

• She wore a disguise to the party.
• The spy disguised himself as a janitor.