Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɒɡnitoʊ/

Definitions of incognito

noun a person's true identity that is concealed or hidden

Example Sentences

A1 I like to go incognito when I don't want to be recognized.

A2 The celebrity went out incognito to avoid being hounded by the paparazzi.

B1 The spy traveled incognito to gather information without drawing attention to themselves.

B2 The incognito hacker was able to infiltrate the system undetected.

C1 The author lived a double life, writing under a pseudonym and going incognito in public.

C2 The incognito operative successfully completed the mission without anyone suspecting their true identity.

adverb in a disguised or concealed state

Example Sentences

A1 She walked around the party incognito, hoping no one would recognize her.

A2 The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid being mobbed by fans.

B1 The spy operated incognito, blending in with the crowd to gather information.

B2 The undercover agent went incognito to infiltrate the criminal organization.

C1 The politician traveled incognito to meet with a confidential informant.

C2 The hacker operated incognito, leaving no trace of their digital footprint.

Examples of incognito in a Sentence

formal The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid being recognized by fans.

informal I'm going to go incognito at the party so I can observe everyone without them knowing.

slang Let's go incognito and sneak into the concert without paying.

figurative She wore sunglasses and a hat, going incognito as she tried to hide her emotions from others.

Grammatical Forms of incognito

past tense

incognited

plural

incognitos

comparative

more incognito

superlative

most incognito

present tense

incognito

future tense

will incognito

perfect tense

have incognited

continuous tense

is incognitoing

singular

incognito

positive degree

incognito

infinitive

to incognito

gerund

incognitoing

participle

incognitoed

Origin and Evolution of incognito

First Known Use: 1630 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incognito' originated from the Latin word 'incognitus' which means 'unknown' or 'unrecognized'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person in disguise or concealing their identity, 'incognito' has evolved to also mean acting or traveling under a false identity or simply to be in disguise or unrecognized.