masked
/mɑːskt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Wearing a mask or masks.
Adjective
Examples
As the Superintendent of Austin, TX, schools I have mandated that our kids must be masked when they start school on Tuesday.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Characterized by masks.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “masked” mean?
Wearing a mask or masks.
Is “masked” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.