guise :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

n. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

n. a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant

n. a covering to disguise or conceal the face

n. pretending with intention to deceive

n. texture and appearance of the skin of the face

n. the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"

n. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

n. a secondary representation of an original; "she made a copy of the designer dress"

n. an exact copy or reproduction

n. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

n. making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"

n. the act of deceiving

n. any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)

n. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"

n. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"

n. the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"

n. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

n. the line along which opposing armies face each other

n. the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)