What is the comparative form of “duplicitous”?
The comparative form of “duplicitous” is “more duplicitous”.Example
His actions were more duplicitous than his words.
Example
The politician's behavior became more duplicitous as the scandal unfolded.
What is the superlative form of “duplicitous”?
The superlative form of “duplicitous” is “most duplicitous”.Example
Out of all the candidates, he was the most duplicitous.
Example
The company's actions were the most duplicitous I've ever seen.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "duplicitous" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more duplicitous" and "most duplicitous" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of deceitfulness.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Duplicitous" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more duplicitous”
Example
The con artist's schemes became more deceitful over time.
more two-faced
Used to indicate someone who is more hypocritical or insincere.
Example
She showed her true colors and became more two-faced as the situation worsened.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most duplicitous”
Example
Her manipulation tactics were the most deceitful I've encountered.
most two-faced
Used to indicate someone who is the most hypocritical or insincere.
Example
The backstabbing coworker was the most two-faced person in the office.
Using than with comparative “more duplicitous”
When using the comparative form "more duplicitous" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His actions were more duplicitous than his words." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of deceitfulness in "his actions" is higher than the level of deceitfulness in "his words."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more duplicitous” and “most duplicitous” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1People
The spy's actions were more duplicitous than anyone expected.
The spy's actions were more duplicitous than anyone expected.
- 2Situations
The plot of the movie became the most duplicitous twist.
The plot of the movie became the most duplicitous twist.
- 3Organizations
The company's practices were more duplicitous than they claimed.
The company's practices were more duplicitous than they claimed.
- 4Relationships
Their friendship turned out to be the most duplicitous bond.
Their friendship turned out to be the most duplicitous bond.
Related idioms and phrases
Two-faced
Describing someone who is deceitful or hypocritical.
Example
I can't trust him, he's so two-faced.
Snake in the grass
Referring to someone who is secretly deceitful or treacherous.
Example
Be careful, he's a snake in the grass.
