mask
Meaning
A mask is a physical or metaphorical object that conceals or alters one's identity or appearance, often used in various contexts such as performance art, psychological behavior, or social interactions, to signify the dichotomy between public persona and p
💡 While "mask" can refer to a literal face covering, in academic discourse it frequently denotes the figurative aspects of identity and perception, particularly in psychology and sociology; care should be taken to avoid conflating the two meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
long
day
of
meetings
she
sank
onto
the
sofa
and
finally
allowed
herself
a
moment
of
stillness
.
She
reached
for
the
small
dish
where
she
had
dropped
the
mask
she
had
worn
all
day
,
a
reminder
of
the
polished
persona
required
at
work
.
As
she
set
it
aside
,
the
tension
in
her
shoulders
eased
and
an
unguarded
expression
replaced
the
rehearsed
smile
,
revealing
how
exhausted
and
vulnerable
she
really
felt
.
Making
a
cup
of
tea
became
a
private
ritual
in
which
she
quietly
reviewed
the
day's
interactions
and
decided
which
gestures
had
been
sincere
and
which
were
merely
a
facade
.
By
the
time
the
kettle
cooled
she
felt
more
coherent
,
as
if
reconciling
public
expectations
with
a
quieter
,
more
authentic
self
.
Common Phrases
social mask
emotional mask
theatrical mask
Synonyms
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