Masked

Pronunciation: /mæskt/

Definitions of masked

adjective describing a person or thing that is wearing a mask or has its true identity concealed

Example Sentences

A1 The masked superhero saved the day.

A2 The masked thief stole the jewels.

B1 The masked ball was a mysterious event.

B2 The masked protesters marched in the streets.

C1 The masked identity of the criminal was finally revealed.

C2 The masked vigilante fought against injustice in the city.

Examples of masked in a Sentence

formal The masked figure entered the ballroom unnoticed.

informal I saw a masked person at the party last night.

slang The masked dude was totally incognito.

figurative His smile masked the pain he was feeling inside.

Grammatical Forms of masked

• past tense: masked
• plural: maskeds
• comparative: more masked
• superlative: most masked
• present tense: masking
• future tense: will mask
• perfect tense: have masked
• continuous tense: are masking
• singular: masked
• positive degree: masked
• infinitive: to mask
• gerund: masking
• participle: masked

Origin and Evolution of masked

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'masked' originated from the Middle English word 'masken' which came from the Old French word 'masque'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to covering or concealing the face, the word 'masked' has evolved to also mean disguised or hidden in a broader sense.