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MENDACIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Given to lying

Example:

a mendacious child

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

untruthful (not expressing or given to expressing the truth)

Derivation:

mendacity (the tendency to be untruthful)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Intentionally untrue

Example:

a mendacious statement

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

false (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)

Derivation:

mendacity (the tendency to be untruthful)

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