Guised: meaning, definitions and examples
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guised
[ ɡaɪzd ]
hidden identity
Guised is the past participle of the verb 'guise', which means to dress or adorn oneself in a deceptive way. It signifies the act of concealing one's true nature or intentions by assuming a different appearance. This term is often used to describe situations where individuals or entities present themselves in a misleading manner. Guised can be used in both literal and metaphorical senses, for instance, a guised individual might portray themselves as friendly, while harboring ulterior motives.
Synonyms
concealed, disguised, masqueraded.
Examples of usage
- He guised himself as a charity worker.
- She guised her true feelings behind a smile.
- The villain guised his intentions to fool the hero.
Translations
Translations of the word "guised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disfarçado
🇮🇳 छिपा हुआ
🇩🇪 verhüllt
🇮🇩 tersembunyi
🇺🇦 замаскований
🇵🇱 przykryty
🇯🇵 隠れた
🇫🇷 dissimulé
🇪🇸 disfrazado
🇹🇷 maskelenmiş
🇰🇷 가려진
🇸🇦 مُخفي
🇨🇿 maskovaný
🇸🇰 maskovaný
🇨🇳 伪装的
🇸🇮 maskiran
🇮🇸 feluldur
🇰🇿 жасырулы
🇬🇪 მიმალული
🇦🇿 gizlənmiş
🇲🇽 disfrazado
Etymology
The word 'guise' originates from the Old French term 'guise', which referred to a manner, fashion, or external appearance. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'guisare', meaning to bring into a certain form or appearance. The term has evolved over centuries, with its use expanding into various contexts where deception or the alteration of identity is involved. By the late 14th century, 'guise' was established in English to denote an outward appearance that may not reflect the inner reality. This sense of the word has remained consistent, highlighting the contrast between how something seems versus its true nature.