masked

masked · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Wearing a mask; having one's face covered.

  2. 2.

    Concealed or disguised; not openly shown or admitted.

  3. 3.

    (Medicine) Of a disease or symptom, not showing obvious or typical signs.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    masked ball — A formal dance where guests wear masks
  • •
    masked man/woman — A person wearing a mask to conceal identity

Related words

Antonyms: exposed, revealed, unmasked
See also: concealed, disguised, mask, unmasked
Synonyms: concealed, disguised, hidden

Etymology

From mask + -ed, from French masque, ultimately from Italian maschera.