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incognito

[ɪnkɒɡˈniːtəʊ]

incognito Definition

  • 1having one's true identity concealed
  • 2in disguise

Using incognito: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incognito" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He traveled incognito to avoid being recognized.

  • Example

    The celebrity went incognito by wearing a hat and sunglasses.

  • Example

    She wanted to attend the party incognito, so she wore a mask.

  • Example

    The spy operated incognito in the foreign country.

incognito Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for incognito

Phrases with incognito

  • to adopt a disguise or conceal one's identity

    Example

    She went incognito to the concert, wearing a hoodie and sunglasses.

  • to live under a false identity or in hiding

    Example

    After the scandal, he chose to live incognito in a remote town.

  • to travel without revealing one's true identity

    Example

    The diplomat traveled incognito to the war-torn country.

Origins of incognito

from Italian 'incognito', meaning 'unknown'

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Summary: incognito in Brief

'Incognito' [ɪnkɒɡˈniːtəʊ] means having one's true identity concealed or in disguise. It is often used to describe someone who is trying to avoid being recognized or to operate secretly. Examples include 'He traveled incognito to avoid being recognized' and 'The celebrity went incognito by wearing a hat and sunglasses.' The phrase 'go incognito' means to adopt a disguise or conceal one's identity.

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