n. | 1. | |
1. | An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions. | |
2. | A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4. | |
3. | Acting or living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show; pretentious show; disguise. | |
4. | A Spanish diversion on horseback. | |
v. i. | 1. | To assemble in masks; to take part in a masquerade. |
2. | To frolic or disport in disquise; to make a pretentious show of being what one is not. | |
v. t. | 1. | To conceal with masks; to disguise. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | ![]() Synonyms: fancy dress, masquerade costume | |
3. | masquerade - making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth" | |
Verb | 1. | masquerade - take part in a masquerade |
2. | masquerade - pretend to be someone or something that you are not; "he is masquerading as the expert on the Internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty" |