masked

American  

[maskt, mahskt] / mæskt, mɑskt /

adjective

1. using or wearing a mask or masks.

   a masked burglar; masked actors.

2. disguised; concealed; hidden.

   masked treachery; masked forces.

3. Botany. personate.

4. Zoology. having markings that resemble a mask.

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masked British  

/ mɑːskt /

adjective

1. disguised or covered by or as if by a mask

2. botany another word for personate 2

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Other Word Forms

• unmasked adjective
• well-masked adjective

Etymology

Origin of masked

First recorded in 1575–85; mask + -ed ³

Example Sentences

"It may well be that those were masked by other molecules in the study," Niemann says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

We’ve all seen the appalling videos of masked agents ambushing and abducting these migrants in the halls of New York’s immigration court as they’re leaving a hearing.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

While authorities released footage in February of an armed, masked individual outside of Guthrie’s home on the morning of her disappearance, no arrests have been made in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Police released images of a masked person captured by a security camera, but investigative leads received so far have fallen through.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Annabeth guessed that Arachne’s webs had somehow masked and dampened the statue’s magic.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan