IPA: //mæˈskɛrəd//
KK: /mæsˈkɛrəd/
Having mascara applied to the eyelashes, typically to enhance their appearance.
She looked stunning with her mascaraed lashes at the party.
The word 'masquerade' is derived from the French 'mascarade' (meaning a masked ball or disguise), which itself comes from 'masquer' (meaning to mask or disguise). The suffix '-ade' indicates an action or process. Thus, 'masquerade' refers to the act of disguising oneself, often in a festive or playful manner.
Imagine a festive event where people are 'disguising' themselves ('masquer') — that's what a masquerade is all about.