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Meaning of Guise | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈɡaɪz

Definitions

  1. A surname.
  2. Deliberate misspelling of guys.
    Internet, alt-of, deliberate, misspelling, plural, plural-only
  3. A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
  4. An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
  5. A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.

Equivalents

Examples

“1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics. Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001. Aristotle. Metaphysics. Book 1, Part 5. dialecticians and sophists assume the same guise as the philosopher”
“Under the guise of patriotism”
“Ought we be concerned that our rights to protest are being continually eroded under the guise of enhancing our safety?”
“This was almost like a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly in an international guise so it comes as no surprise that England lacked the sort of sharpness and inspiration that would have come with more match practice.”
“But in the blink of an eye, you kissed me goodbye And the taste of your lips left me mortified They were cold, full of spite And under a guise You promised we'd both be dead that night”
“Sup guise? — What's up, guys?”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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