Definition

In a way that involves lying or being dishonest.

Example

He mendaciously claimed that he had completed the project on time.

Conversation

Did you hear how he told that story mendaciously?

Yeah, it was hard to believe a word he said!

I can't believe people actually fall for his tricks.

I know, right? It's like they don't see through his mendacious ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mendaciously → It is formed from "mendax" (meaning lying or deceitful) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "mendaciously" means in a manner that is deceitful or characterized by lying.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being deceitful or lying ('mendax') and how they do it 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'mendaciously' describes the way someone lies.

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