Disguised
/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a new appearance to someone or something in order to hide its true form.
/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
To change the appearance of something or someone to conceal identity.
He disguised himself as a janitor to enter the restricted area.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're dressing up for Halloween to hide who you really are. You are disguised! It's like when you put on a fake beard or wear a funny hat to look different.
👶 For kids: To make someone or something look different so people don't know who or what it really is, like when you wear a costume!
More Examples
The villain disguised his voice to fool the detective.
The cake was disguised as a pile of dirt to surprise the children.
How It's Used
"The spy was disguised as a waiter to gather information."
"The prince was disguised as a beggar in the folk tale."
Altered in appearance to conceal identity; masked.
/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
Having the appearance altered to conceal identity.
The soldiers were disguised as civilians.
💡 Simply: Imagine a secret message that looks like a normal email. It's disguised. Or, imagine a hidden compartment in a toy, that is also disguised. It means something is hidden or hidden inside.
👶 For kids: When something looks different from what it really is, like a secret message that looks like a drawing, it's disguised!
More Examples
The message was written in a disguised form.
She recognized her friend's disguised voice on the phone.
How It's Used
"The document was written in a disguised code."
"The package arrived with a disguised return address."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
disguised blessing
Something that initially appears to be negative or unlucky, but which eventually results in something good or beneficial.
"Losing my job was a disguised blessing; it forced me to pursue my dream of starting a business."
From Middle English *disgisen*, from Old French *desguiser* ('to disguise, alter, feign'), from *des-* (de-) + *guise* ('manner, appearance'), from Frankish *wisa* ('way, manner').
The word 'disguised' appears frequently in historical literature, often referring to characters changing their appearance for plot purposes in stories and plays.
Memory tip
Imagine a superhero putting on a mask. They're disguised!
Word Origin
"To change the appearance of, alter, feign."