incognito

[US]/ˌɪnkɒg'niːtəʊ/
[UK]/ˌɪnkɑɡ'nito/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. traveling under a false name; concealing one's true identity
adv. with one's true identity concealed
n. one who travels under a false name

Phrases & Collocations

going incognito

stay incognito

browse incognito

Example Sentences

The prince travelled incognito to avoid crowds and ceremonies.

She traveled incognito to avoid being recognized.

The celebrity went incognito to the event.

He prefers to work incognito to avoid distractions.

The spy operated incognito to gather information.

The author lived incognito for years before revealing his identity.

The detective disguised himself incognito to solve the case.

The thief moved through the crowd incognito to avoid detection.

The artist often worked incognito to focus on creativity.

The mysterious stranger appeared incognito at the party.

The undercover agent operated incognito to gather intelligence.

Real-world Examples

Leonardo planted Judas among the apostles, but kept him incognito.

Source: Curious Muse

I have come incognito from Prague for the purpose of consulting you.

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia

You should also do the search from an incognito or a private window.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection October 2014

" We're supposed to go incognito—do I look like a Muggle, Harry? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

However, a study suggests that rather than helping you go incognito, soapy fragrances could make you a more attractive target.

Source: China Daily Latest Collection

But I don't know, I feel like more incognito with them.

Source: Celebrity Unboxing记

If the papers don't come out until tomorrow, why are you going around incognito?

Source: 2010 ESLPod

So first of all, " incognito mode" is one of the worst names ever.

Source: Sway

There's certain web browsers like Chrome that have an incognito mode, so does Safari, to protect privacy.

Source: Sway

What does it need you for if it can do these things, go into incognito mode?

Source: Sway

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