adj.
Pronunciation: men- ' d ā -sh ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin mendac-, mendax ― more at AMEND
Date: 1616
: given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth < mendacious tales of his adventures>
synonyms see DISHONEST
– men · da · cious · ly adverb
– men · da · cious · ness noun