Duplicious: meaning, definitions and examples
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duplicious
[ djuːˈplɪʃəs ]
in describing someone's behavior
Deceitful or dishonest in behavior; intentionally misleading or deceptive.
Synonyms
deceitful, deceptive, dishonest, misleading
Examples of usage
- He was known for his duplicious nature, always pretending to be someone he was not.
- She used her duplicious charm to manipulate those around her.
- Don't trust him, he has a duplicious reputation.
Translations
Translations of the word "duplicious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganoso
🇮🇳 धोखेबाज
🇩🇪 betrügerisch
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обманливий
🇵🇱 podstępny
🇯🇵 欺瞞的な
🇫🇷 trompeur
🇪🇸 engañoso
🇹🇷 aldatıcı
🇰🇷 기만적인
🇸🇦 مخادع
🇨🇿 klamný
🇸🇰 klamlivý
🇨🇳 欺骗的
🇸🇮 varljiv
🇮🇸 sviksamlegur
🇰🇿 алдаушы
🇬🇪 მატყუარა
🇦🇿 aldadıcı
🇲🇽 engañoso
Etymology
The word 'duplicious' is a blend of the words 'duplicitous' and 'devious'. It originated in the late 20th century as a slang term used to describe someone who is deceitful or dishonest in behavior. The term gained popularity in informal language and is often used in casual conversations to highlight someone's manipulative or misleading nature.