American English
/əˈnɑ.nə.məs.li/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: anonymous
Used about a person, group, or source whose name is not known or is not made public.
Practice out loudUsed about a person, group, or source whose name is not known or is not made public.
The caller wished to remain anonymous.
Police received an anonymous tip.
Anonymous means that the name is hidden or not given. The person may still be known.
anonymous caller · anonymous source · anonymous donor · remain anonymous
remain anonymous
an anonymous + noun
Used about a book, message, painting, or other work when its creator or writer is not known or is not named.
The museum displayed an anonymous portrait.
The poem was written by an anonymous author.
anonymous letter · anonymous message · anonymous author · anonymous painting
an anonymous + work noun
by an anonymous + creator noun