Word
disguised
Phoneticsdis·guised, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
UK/dɪsɡˈaɪzd/
Definitions
01wearing a disguise
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. wearing different clothes or changing your face so people do not know who you are.
adj. wearing a disguise or having an altered physical appearance to conceal one's identity.
“The famous actor walked through the park disguised in a wig and glasses.”
“The detective entered the gala disguised as a waiter, hoping to observe the suspect without being recognised by the other guests.”
Synonyms
02hidden or deceptive
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made to look like something else so that its real meaning or purpose is hidden.
adj. having a deceptive outward appearance to hide the true nature or function of an object or idea.
“The bad news was delivered as a disguised compliment.”
“The mobile phone tower was disguised as a tall pine tree to avoid ruining the natural look of the valley.”
03drunk
C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Slang
adj. an old-fashioned way to say someone is very drunk.
adj. a historical slang term for being intoxicated or drunk.
“In the old story, the sailor returned home quite disguised after a night at the pub.”
“The 18th-century diary noted that several guests were heavily disguised by the time the final toast was proposed.”
Teaching tip
This sense is archaic; modern learners should use 'drunk' or 'intoxicated' instead.
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Real-World Examples
“The Soviets, meanwhile, tried using agents disguised as airline stewardesses to lure Sukarno, a leading voice in the Non-Aligned Movement, to their side.” “Not, Eagleton clarifies, that it would really matter being found dead disguised as a long-necked ungulate since you would be beyond all caring.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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