Definitions

lying

[lahy-ing] / ˈlaɪ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

dishonest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

misleading

STRONG

dissembling dissimulating double-crossing double-dealing equivocating falsifying fibbing inventing misrepresenting misstating prevaricating two-timing wrong

WEAK

committing perjury deceitful deceptive delusive delusory false guileful mendacious perfidious shifty treacherous tricky two-faced unreliable untruthful

Antonyms

STRONG

honest

WEAK

direct frank

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Lying under oath is a serious federal offense."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"Lying under oath is a serious federal offence," Lyons said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Lying low and hoping he forgets about you is not going to work.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Lying on my bed, receiver to ear, playing with the coiled cord, I feel like a teenager.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

Lying in her palm was a tiny golden volume the size of a matchbox.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Vocabulary lists containing lying

Spelling Practice 1, Unit 5

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

lying

Example Sentences

Related Words

Vocabulary lists containing lying

Spelling Practice 1, Unit 5