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

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

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

From BBC

Surveillance videos of a masked man who was outside Guthrie’s front door on the night she disappeared were released by the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m greeted by four masked men,” Victoria testified.

From Los Angeles Times