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- Dictionaryguise/ɡʌɪz/
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 definition: 1. the appearance of someone or something, especially when intended to deceive: 2. the appearance…. Learn more.
Guise is about trying on new attitudes and mannerisms, such as speaking and acting in the guise of a native in a place where you are actually a tourist. Disguise involves hiding your real identity, disappearing in the new role.
1. : a form or style of dress : costume. attended the masquerade in the guise of a court jester. 2. a. obsolete : manner, fashion. b. archaic : a customary way of speaking or behaving. 3. a. : external appearance : semblance. The android is a machine in human guise. b. : pretext. swindles people under the guise of friendship. Synonyms. act. airs.
Guise definition: general external appearance; aspect; semblance. See examples of GUISE used in a sentence.
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. He turned up at a fancy dress Easter dance in the guise of a white rabbit.
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.
Definition of guise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
guise. noun. /ɡaɪz/ a way in which someone or something appears, often in a way that is different from usual or that hides the truth about them or it His speech presented racist ideas under the guise of nationalism. The story appears in different guises in different cultures.
GUISE definition: what something seems to be, although it is not: . Learn more.
n. general external appearance; aspect; semblance: an old principle in a new guise. assumed appearance or mere semblance: under the guise of friendship. style of dress: in the guise of a shepherd. [ Archaic.]manner; mode. v.t. to dress; attire: children guised as cowboys. v.i. Scottish Terms to appear or go in disguise.
