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guisean external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡaɪz/

Korean meaning: 외관, 모습, 가면 (진실을 숨기는)

Korean pronunciation: **가이**즈

Example Sentences

  • The villain approached the hero under the guise of offering help.
  • My cat comes to me in the guise of affection, but really just wants food.
  • The company laid off workers under the guise of 'restructuring'.

guise

NOUN

//ɡaɪz//

an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

guise concept
💡 Concept

a person wearing an elaborate peacock feather mask and fancy evening gown moves gracefully through the party crowd. Behind the ornate mask and costume, their eyes reveal a completely different personality than their elegant appearance suggests. Other party guests admire the beautiful costume while remaining unaware of who is really underneath. The decorative mask and formal attire create a perfect disguise that completely transforms how others perceive them. Several other costumed guests chat nearby, all believing the elegant appearance they see. an external form and manner of presentation that conceals the true nature of someone

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootguise

Origin

From Old French 'guise' meaning 'manner' or 'way,' which traces back to Germanic 'wisa' (way, manner). Originally meant simply 'appearance' or 'way of being,' but evolved to emphasize disguise or pretense.

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🎵Rhyme

risewiseprizesize
rise
wise
prize
size

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📝Examples

The villain approached the hero under the guise of offering help.

😄 Fun example

My cat comes to me in the guise of affection, but really just wants food.

The company laid off workers under the guise of 'restructuring'.

😄 Fun example

He visited his ex-girlfriend's social media in the guise of 'just checking on friends'.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disguiseappearancepretensefacademask

Antonyms

realitytruthauthenticity

Related

masqueradecamouflagedeceptioncover