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Masque

🔄 Synonyms of "Masque"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
masqueradenoun	An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
masknoun	A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Masque"

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Word	Definition
masqueradenoun	An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
masknoun	A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
jonsonian	Of or pertaining to Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English Renaissance satirical dramatist, poet, actor and contemporary of William Shakespeare, or to his works.
balnoun	(Cornwall) The surface of a mine.
maskerynoun	(obsolete) The dress or disguise of a maske; a masquerade.
masquingnoun	A masking; a masked entertainment.
antimasquenoun	A comic or grotesque dance presented before or between the acts of a masque.
maskeradenoun	Archaic form of masquerade. [An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.]
mascaradenoun	Alternative form of masquerade. [An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.]
antemasquenoun	Obsolete form of antimasque. [A comic or grotesque dance presented before or between the acts of a masque.]
antemasknoun	Obsolete form of antimasque. [A comic or grotesque dance presented before or between the acts of a masque.]
antimasknoun	Obsolete form of antimasque. [A comic or grotesque dance presented before or between the acts of a masque.]
mimenoun	A form of acting without words; pantomime.
mummerynoun	(figuratively) A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.
mimingnoun	A performance in mime.
mascaronnoun	(architecture) A carved, ornamental face, either human-like or grotesque, whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.
mimodramanoun	The performance of a dramatic work through mime.
manscaranoun	(slang) Mascara designed for and/or marketed toward men.
matachinenoun	Alternative form of matachin. [A carnivalesque dance with swords and bucklers, traditionally performed in Spain by costumed troupes.]
mimestrynoun	The performance art of miming, as done by a mime.