Masquerading: meaning, definitions and examples

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masquerading

 

[ หŒmรฆskษ™หˆreษชdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social context

Masquerading refers to the act of disguising oneself or pretending to be someone or something else, often for reasons of amusement or deception. It can involve wearing a costume or taking on a different identity. This term is often associated with festive events such as masquerade balls or occasions where people assume an alternate persona.

Synonyms

disguising, feigning, impersonating, pretending.

Examples of usage

  • She was masquerading as a famous celebrity at the party.
  • The thief was caught masquerading as a security guard.
  • During Carnival, many people enjoy masquerading in elaborate costumes.
  • They spent the evening masquerading and dancing in the grand hall.

Translations

Translations of the word "masquerading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mascarando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฆเฅเคฎเคตเฅ‡เคท เคงเคพเคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maskierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyamar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maskowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไปฎ่ฃ…ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mascarade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enmascaramiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maskelenme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎูู‘ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maskovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผช่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maskiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรญmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัะบะธั€ะพะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskalanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enmascaramiento

Etymology

The word 'masquerading' originates from the noun 'masquerade', which comes from the Italian 'mascherata', derived from 'maschera' meaning 'mask'. The use of masks in social gatherings dates back to the medieval ages in Europe, where they were often worn to disguise one's identity and bring an element of mystery and intrigue to events. Masquerade balls became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in France and Italy, and were often lavish celebrations characterized by elaborate costumes and masks. Over time, the term 'masquerade' evolved to encompass not only the physical act of wearing a mask but also the metaphorical act of hiding one's true identity or motives. Hence, to masquerade means to adopt a guise or false appearance, often for playful or deceptive purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,209, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.