disguised
word · lemma: disguise
/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
dis-GYZD
/dɪsɡˈaɪzd/
dis-GYZD
Definition
Wearing something or acting in a way to hide one's identity or true nature. Also used for things that are made to look like something else.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for people in costumes ('disguised as'), or to describe things hiding their true appearance or purpose. Can be literal (fake mustache) or figurative ('disguised compliment'). Common collocations: 'disguised as', 'thinly disguised', 'disguised intent'.
Spanish: disfrazado - camufladoPortuguese (BR): disfarçado - camufladoPortuguese (PT): disfarçado - camufladoChinese (Simplified): 伪装的 - 乔装的Chinese (Traditional): 偽裝的 - 喬裝的Hindi: भेष में - छिपा हुआArabic: متنكر - مموهBengali: ছদ্মবেশী - ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করাRussian: замаскированный - переодетыйJapanese: 変装した - 偽装したVietnamese: cải trang - ngụy trangKorean: 변장한 - 위장된Turkish: kılık değiştirmiş - gizlenmişUrdu: بھیس بدلا ہوا - روپوشIndonesian: menyamar - samaran
Example Sentences
It's just criticism, disguised as advice.
natural
The thief disguised himself as a delivery man to enter the building.
natural
He was disguised as a clown at the party.
basic
The spy remained disguised to avoid capture.
basic
Her fear was disguised by a big smile.
natural
Vegetables were disguised in the soup for the kids.
basic