Word meaning
incognito
adverb · in-kog-NEE-toh
What does incognito mean?
Incognito means having one's true identity concealed.
Incognito in a sentence
“The pop star traveled incognito in a cap and sunglasses.”
Synonyms for incognito
- disguised
- anonymously
- undercover
Where does incognito come from?
From Italian incognito, "unknown."
How to remember incognito
- Say it out loud a few times: in-kog-NEE-toh.
- Write one sentence of your own using incognito, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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