ψευδής

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

Adjective [edit]

ψευδής m, ψευδής f, ψευδές n; third declension; (pseudēs)

  1. lying, false, untrue
  2. deceived, beguiled

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Usage notes [edit]

In many Classical Greek cities, being good at lying and deception was considered a virtue and a heroic quality; in Odysseus for example.

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Greek [edit]

Adjective [edit]

ψευδής m  (psevdís)   feminine ψευδής, neuter ψευδές

  1. false; sham; insincere; wearing masks.

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