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Synonyms & Similar Words
concealed
hidden
disguised
veiled
masked
shrouded
screened
sheltered
protected
covert
secretive
furtive
stealthy
surreptitious
clandestine
undercover
incognito
unexposed
unseen
unobserved
invisible
imperceptible
obscure
indistinct
vague
ambiguous
indecipherable
enigmatic
mysterious
cryptic
encrypted
coded
camouflet
deceiving
deceptive
illusory
delusive
delusory
Meaning of Camouflaged
The primary meaning of the word "Camouflaged" is something that is disguised or hidden to avoid detection.
Definitions
- Having a disguise or appearance that makes it hard to see or notice
- * Having a hidden or secret nature
- * Disguised to deceive or mislead
Etymology of Camouflaged
The word "Camouflaged" originates from the French word "camoufler", which means to disguise, and the French word is derived from the Italian word "camuffare", which means to disguise or to puff, and the Italian word is possibly related to the Italian word "camuffo", which means puff of smoke
The word "Camouflaged" has been used in the English language since the early 20th century, initially in a military context to describe the practice of disguising troops, equipment, and installations to avoid detection by the enemy
Example Uses
- The soldiers were camouflaged in the jungle, making it impossible to spot them
- * The company's true intentions were camouflaged behind a facade of corporate social responsibility
- * The artist's message was camouflaged in a complex web of symbolism and metaphor