Definition of DUPLICITOUS

duplicitous

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; - Israel Zangwill; ; - W.M.Thackeray

Adj

  • Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

Origin / Etymology

From duplicity + -ous.

Synonyms

ambidextrous, deceitful, double-dealing, double-faced, double-tongued, Janus-faced, two-faced

Scrabble Score: 16

duplicitous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
duplicitous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
duplicitous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

duplicitous: valid Words With Friends Word