masquerade
noun
a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
am masquerading
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present progressiveof masquerade (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I am Queen Mab,"—Phyllis dropped her voice to a whisper—"but I am masquerading as Pierrette, so you mustn't tell anybody."
From Phyllis A Twin by Dorothy Whitehill
I dare say you are wondering why I am masquerading here as Miss Galloway, and where she is gone.
From The Weight of the Crown by Fred M. (Fred Merrick) White
