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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

duplicitously

/dʌpɪˈlɪʃəsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does duplicitously mean?

adverb

Used to describe an action or behavior that is deceitful or hypocritical, often by pretending to have one set of beliefs or intentions while actually having another.

Example

"She duplicitously claimed to be an environmentalist while secretly working for an oil company."

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