duplicitous
du·plic·i·tous
adjective \du̇-ˈpli-sə-təs also dyu̇-\Definition of DUPLICITOUS
: marked by duplicity
: deceptive in words or action
— du·plic·i·tous·ly adverb
Examples of DUPLICITOUS
- <warned her not to trust the duplicitous art dealer>
First Known Use of DUPLICITOUS
1928
Related to DUPLICITOUS
- Synonyms
- bent [chiefly British], crooked, deceptive, double-dealing, dishonest, fast, fraudulent, guileful, rogue, shady, sharp, shifty, underhand, underhanded
- Antonyms
- aboveboard, honest, straight
Rhymes with DUPLICITOUS
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