incognito
/ˌɪnkɑɡˈnitoʊ/
adjective
- Having one's true identity hidden or disguised, especially to avoid being recognized.
- The celebrity traveled incognito, wearing a hat and sunglasses.
- The prince went incognito to the local market to avoid drawing a crowd.
- She stayed incognito at the conference by using a fake name.
Synonyms
adverb
- In a way that hides one's true identity; under a false or assumed identity.
- He traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
- They dined incognito at their own restaurant to check the service.
- The author visited bookstores incognito to hear readers' honest opinions.
noun
- A person who is hiding their true identity, or the state of being in disguise.
- The spy's incognito was so perfect that even his friends didn't recognize him.
- She maintained her incognito for the entire trip.
- The incognito was finally revealed when he took off his mask.