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noun
- 1. an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something: "he visited in the guise of an inspector" Similar
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Guise is a noun that means a form or style of dress, a semblance, or a pretext. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of the word guise from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Other forms: guises. The noun guise refers to an outward appearance that conceals the true nature of someone or something. Your classmate might chat with you under the guise of friendship, but you know she's really just looking for juicy gossip.
Definition of guise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You use guise to refer to the outward appearance or form of someone or something, which is often temporary or different from their real nature. [...] More. Definitions of 'Guise' name of a Fr. ducal family of the 16th & 17th cent. [...] More. Conjugations of 'guise' present simple: I guise, you guise [...] past simple: I guised, you guised [...]
Oct 5, 2024 · guise (plural guises) Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.) 1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics.
n. 1. semblance or pretence: under the guise of friendship. 2. external appearance in general. 3. (Clothing & Fashion) archaic manner or style of dress. 4. obsolete customary behaviour or manner. vb. 5. dialect to disguise or be disguised in fancy dress. 6. (tr) archaic to dress or dress up.
A false or deceiving appearance; pretense. Under the guise of friendship. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (3) Synonyms: pretext. pretence. pretense. garb. fashion. dress. habit. costume. behavior. attire.
