Guise: meaning, definitions and examples
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guise
[ ษกaษชz ]
appearance, form
Guise refers to the external appearance or semblance of something, often implying a deceptive or misleading form. It can also denote a particular way or style of presenting oneself, which may not reflect the true nature of the person or thing.
Synonyms
aspect, disguise, form, semblance.
Examples of usage
- She visited the party in the guise of a fairy.
- The villain approached under the guise of a friend.
- He made several changes to his guise to blend in.
- The presentation had a professional guise that masked its simplicity.
Translations
Translations of the word "guise" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aparรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Gestalt
๐ฎ๐ฉ penampilan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฑัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ przebranie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅงฟ
๐ซ๐ท apparence
๐ช๐ธ apariencia
๐น๐ท gรถrรผnรผm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์ต
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุธูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vzhled
๐ธ๐ฐ vzhฤพad
๐จ๐ณ ๅค่กจ
๐ธ๐ฎ videz
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtlit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉััะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแฎแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถrรผnรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ apariencia
Etymology
The word 'guise' comes from the Middle English term 'guise', which means 'manner' or 'way'. It is derived from the Old French word 'guise', meaning 'manner' or 'fashion', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'gaudia', meaning 'joy'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'guise' has evolved to emphasize the idea of appearance or outward form, often associated with deception or disguise. The shift in usage reflects cultural changes in how individuals present themselves and the importance of outward appearances in societal contexts. It has also been influenced by the rise of theatrical and dramatic expressions, where the guise becomes crucial in differentiating characters and roles.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,760, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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