masquerade
Translation
masquerade, pretense, disguise
Examples
They attended a grand masquerade ball.
They attended a grand masquerade ball.
His politeness was just a masquerade.
His politeness was just a masquerade.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) masquerade ball a ball at which guests wear masks They attended a masquerade ball.
((a/the)) masquerade a pretense or false show His concern was just a masquerade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pretense, disguise, charade
Etymology
From Italian 'mascherata', from 'maschera' meaning 'mask'.
Memory Tips
A 'masquerade' is a party where people wear a 'mask'.