Meaning of mendacious in English

1. Pronunciation

   /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   mendacious

   Definitions

   1. given to lying

   Examples

   • « a lying witness »
   • « a mendacious child »

   Synonyms

   • untruthful
2. 2. intentionally untrue

   Examples

   • « a mendacious statement »

   Synonyms

   • false