masquerade
Translation
masquerade, masked ball, pretence, facade
Examples
We attended a masquerade ball last night.
We attended a masquerade ball last night.
His politeness was just a masquerade.
His politeness was just a masquerade.
Grammar Patterns
((a masquerade)) a party where people wear masks They held a masquerade in the castle.
((a masquerade)) a false show or pretence Her confidence is a masquerade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pretense, charade, facade, masked ball
Etymology
From Italian 'mascherata', which comes from 'maschera', meaning 'mask'.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'mask'. Imagine a parade of people in masks. It can also be a verb: to masquerade as someone.