masquerade — a false show or pretense; a party where people wear masks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a false show or pretense; a party where people wear masks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæskəreɪd/
Korean meaning: 가면무도회; 가식, 위장
Korean pronunciation: **마스**커레이드
Example Sentences
- The CEO's concern for employees was just a masquerade - he fired half the staff the next week.
- She attended the masquerade ball hoping no one would recognize her terrible dance moves.
- The spy masqueraded as a janitor to infiltrate the enemy base.
masquerade
NOUN//ˈmæskəreɪd//
a false show or pretense; a party where people wear masks
Elegant guests dance at a masquerade ball hiding their true identities
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Behind the glittering parade lies a masquerade charade
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Origin
From Spanish 'mascarada,' derived from 'máscara' (mask), which likely came from Italian 'maschera' or Arabic 'maskhara' (mockery, buffoonery). The word entered English in the 16th century through European cultural exchanges.
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“The CEO's concern for employees was just a masquerade - he fired half the staff the next week.”
“She attended the masquerade ball hoping no one would recognize her terrible dance moves.”
“The spy masqueraded as a janitor to infiltrate the enemy base.”
“His kindness was no masquerade - he genuinely cared about others.”
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