Meaning of the word masked in English

What does masked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

masked

US /mæskt/
UK /mɑːskt/

Adjective

1.

wearing a mask to cover the face

Example:
The masked robber entered the bank.
She attended the masquerade ball in a beautiful masked costume.
2.

hidden or concealed

Example:
His anger was barely masked by a polite smile.
The true intentions of the organization were carefully masked.