Meaning & use

masked

adjective·Academic

Covered by a mask, or concealed and kept hidden from view.

See it in a sentence

A masked figure stood quietly near the entrance of the costume party.

Her calm expression masked the anxiety she felt about the results.

A note on using this word

Masked describes both a literal covering, like a mask over the face, and a figurative concealment of emotion or intent.

Words with a similar meaning

disguisedconcealed

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Words with an opposite meaning

exposedrevealed

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