Duplicitously: meaning, definitions and examples
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duplicitously
[ djuːˈplɪsɪtəsli ]
used to describe deceitful behavior
In a deceitful or dishonest manner, especially in terms of speech or actions.
Synonyms
deceitfully, dishonestly, sneakily
Examples of usage
- She answered duplicitously, trying to hide her true intentions.
- The politician spoke duplicitously, promising one thing and doing another.
Translations
Translations of the word "duplicitously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira dúplice
🇮🇳 धोखाधड़ी से
🇩🇪 doppelzüngig
🇮🇩 dengan cara curang
🇺🇦 дволично
🇵🇱 dwulicowo
🇯🇵 二枚舌で
🇫🇷 de manière trompeuse
🇪🇸 de manera engañosa
🇹🇷 iki yüzlü bir şekilde
🇰🇷 이중적으로
🇸🇦 بخداع
🇨🇿 dvojitě
🇸🇰 dvojako
🇨🇳 两面三刀地
🇸🇮 dvolično
🇮🇸 með tvöföldu
🇰🇿 екі жүзді түрде
🇬🇪 ორმაგად
🇦🇿 ikiüzlü şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera engañosa
Etymology
The word 'duplicitously' is derived from the word 'duplicity', which comes from the Latin word 'duplici(tas)', meaning 'double'. The concept of duplicity has been present in human behavior for centuries, as people have often resorted to deceit and dishonesty to achieve their goals. The adverb 'duplicitously' captures the essence of this behavior, highlighting the deceptive and two-faced nature of certain individuals.
See also: duplicitousness.