MASQUERADES
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MASQUERADES
An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
"I was invited to the masquerade party at their home."
The act of wearing a mask or dressing up in a costume for, or as if for, a masquerade ball.
An act of living under false pretenses; a concealment of something by a false or unreal show; a disguise, a pretence; also, a pretentious display.
To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.
"I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"
To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.
"He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out."
To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.
Examples of MASQUERADES in a Sentence
- "I was invited to the masquerade party at their home."
- "I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"
- "He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out."
Word Details
Is MASQUERADES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MASQUERADES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MASQUERADES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MASQUERADES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | s | q | u | e | r | a | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MASQUERADES
100 words from the letters in MASQUERADES
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How to Use MASQUERADES in Word Games
MASQUERADES is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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