Mendaciously: meaning, definitions and examples
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mendaciously
[ mɛnˈdeɪʃəslɪ ]
lying behavior
Mendaciously means in a deceitful or dishonest manner. It is derived from the adjective 'mendacious,' which refers to a tendency to lie or be untruthful. When someone acts mendaciously, they are intentionally conveying false information or misrepresenting the truth.
Synonyms
deceitfully, dishonestly, falsely.
Examples of usage
- He spoke mendaciously to avoid taking responsibility.
- The politician answered the questions mendaciously.
- She mendaciously claimed she had completed the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "mendaciously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mentirosamente
🇮🇳 झूठे तरीके से
🇩🇪 verlogen
🇮🇩 penuh kebohongan
🇺🇦 брехливо
🇵🇱 kłamliwie
🇯🇵 虚偽に
🇫🇷 mensongèrement
🇪🇸 mentirosamente
🇹🇷 yalancı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 거짓으로
🇸🇦 بشكل كاذب
🇨🇿 lživě
🇸🇰 klamavo
🇨🇳 虚假地
🇸🇮 lažnivo
🇮🇸 lygarfullt
🇰🇿 жалғандықпен
🇬🇪 მცდარად
🇦🇿 yalançı şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera engañosa
Etymology
The word 'mendaciously' originates from the Latin word 'mendax,' which means 'lying' or 'false.' The root 'mendax' has been used since the 14th century, transitioning through Middle English to the adjective 'mendacious,' which emerged in the early 17th century. The adverb form 'mendaciously' was then formed to describe an action performed in a mendacious manner. The concept of mendacity reflects a long-standing concern in literature and moral philosophy about the nature of truth and lies, and how they affect human interactions and social integrity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,446, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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