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masquerade

/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masqueradenoun

masquerades

/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

Translations

маскарад

The annual masquerade was a highlight of the social calendar.

Ежегодный маскарад был важным событием в социальном календаре.

Additional translations

карнавал

маска

Definitions

A party or gathering where people wear masks and often costumes.

The annual masquerade was the highlight of the social calendar, with everyone donning elaborate masks and costumes.

A false show or pretense.

His kindness was just a masquerade to gain her trust.

A participant who wears a mask or costume in a masquerade.

The masquerades mingled with the crowd, their identities completely concealed.

Synonyms

masqueradeverb

masqueraded

Past Simple

masqueraded

Past Participle

masquerading

Gerund

/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/

Translations

маскироваться

He tried to masquerade as a police officer.

Он пытался маскироваться под полицейского.

Additional translations

принимать вид

Definitions

To pretend to be someone or something else, often to deceive.

He decided to masquerade as a doctor to gain access to the restricted area.

To wear a mask or costume, especially as part of a festive celebration.

Revelers masqueraded in vibrant outfits during the carnival parade.

Synonyms

masqueradeadjective

/ˌmæs.kəˈreɪd/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "masquerade ball")

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a masquerade or disguise.

Guests searched for suitable masquerade attire before the party.

Synonyms