masquerade costume

Thân thiện

A woman wears a beautiful masquerade costume to a grand ball.

Definition

Noun: 1. A costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party: A special outfit, often elaborate or fanciful, designed to conceal the wearer's identity and create a specific character or appearance for a festive event where guests wear masks and costumes.

Usage

A "masquerade costume" is the complete outfit worn for a masquerade ball or party. The key purpose is disguise and thematic participation in the event. It typically includes a mask but encompasses the entire ensemble.

Examples

• For the Venetian-themed gala, she spent months designing an intricate masquerade costume complete with a beaded gown and a feathered mask.
• He rented a historical masquerade costume to look like a nobleman from the 18th century.
• The invitation stated that a creative masquerade costume was required for entry to the party.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe any elaborate disguise or false front, though this is less common than the literal usage.
  • His polite demeanor was merely a masquerade costume hiding his true intentions.

Variants and Related Words

• Masquerade (noun): The party or event itself where such costumes are worn; also, a pretense or disguise.
• Costume (noun): A set of clothes worn to portray a particular character, period, or style, not exclusively for masquerades.
• Disguise (noun/verb): Something worn to conceal one's identity.

Synonyms

• Fancy dress
• Disguise
• Guise (in the context of a deceptive appearance)

Related Phrases

• Masquerade mask: A specific part of the costume, often ornate, that covers the eyes or upper face.
• Masquerade ball: The formal event for which the costume is worn.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fancy dress
• masquerade