Meaning

A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.).

Definitions by Sense

1. A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
2. An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
3. A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.
4. (archaic, transitive) To dress.
5. (archaic, intransitive) To act as a guiser; to go dressed up in a parade etc.
6. (Internet slang) Deliberate misspelling of guys.

Example Sentences

1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics. Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001. Aristotle. Metaphysics. Book 1, Part 5. dialecticians and sophists assume the same guise as the philosopher

Under the guise of patriotism

Ought we be concerned that our rights to protest are being continually eroded under the guise of enhancing our safety?

This was almost like a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly in an international guise so it comes as no surprise that England lacked the sort of sharpness and inspiration that would have come with more match practice.

But in the blink of an eye, you kissed me goodbye And the taste of your lips left me mortified They were cold, full of spite And under a guise You promised we'd both be dead that night

Sup guise? — What's up, guys?

Word Forms

• guises
• guising
• guised

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Use guise when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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