# mendaciously

**Pronunciation:** /mɛnˈdeɪʃəsli/ · men-DAY-shus-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is not truthful; falsely or dishonestly.

## Examples

- The politician mendaciously denied any involvement in the scandal, despite overwhelming evidence.
- She mendaciously claimed to have lost her wallet to avoid paying for dinner.
- The witness testified mendaciously, hoping to protect the accused.

## Synonyms

- falsely — General term for not true.
- dishonestly — Implies a lack of integrity.
- deceptively — Suggests an intention to mislead.
- untruthfully — More formal way to say 'not truthfully'.

## Antonyms

- truthfully — In an honest and factual manner.
- honestly — With integrity and sincerity.

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