Masked

The adjective 'masked' describes something that is concealed, disguised, or hidden from view or perception. It implies a covering, either physical or figurative, that prevents direct observation or understanding. The concealment can be intentional, like wearing a literal mask, or unintentional, arising from circumstance or inherent nature. It often suggests an attempt to obscure identity, truth, or emotion.

Masked meaning with examples

• The bank robber, masked and holding a weapon, demanded the teller hand over the money, making a quick escape. The police were faced with trying to identify the robber by any means, while trying to work out their motive.
• Her masked sorrow, revealed only in the slightest tremor of her voice, betrayed the immense grief she was experiencing at her loss, and gave a clue to her closest family. Despite her valiant efforts, her emotions could not fully hide.
• The data analysis revealed a masked pattern of corruption within the company. The auditors investigated the masked accounts after they had already done great damage, as the extent of this deceit was carefully and cleverly hidden.
• The old, decaying house presented a masked beauty, a gothic charm obscured by years of neglect. It was a reminder of how things do not remain beautiful forever, and the impact of time upon everything.