Mendaciloquent. Yes, you read it right. Or did you? It seems to be one of those words that can only be found in places like the Grandiloquent Dictionary. The closest Merriam-Webster and Oxford come to it is mendacious. According to my trusty thesaurus, mendacious is synonymous with deceitful, fraudulent, and untrustworthy, among others. From what I can gather, mendaciloquent means all that, but to the nth degree. Perhaps it’s lying with eloquence.
I was amused in a wry sort of way that a few mentions of politics came up on the first page of my Google search for the word of the day. I could talk about how much I love The Donald, (that’s sarcasm … or is it mendaciloquence? I’m not sure anymore) but you wouldn’t be able to shut me up for days. And then I’d be told to, “go back to Canada!”, to which I’d reply, “I never left!” and then a wall would go up and it would be a complete mess, so I won’t talk about liars in politics.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it ’til I die – I don’t see the point in lying just for the sake of lying. Or for the sake of making oneself look better in someone else’s eyes. The truth always comes out eventually. Even fiction, no matter what the story, no matter how outrageous it may be, has its own truth.
The problem arises when people can’t discern the difference between fiction and dishonesty. There are people out there who build their entire lives around a fiction. They survive by it; then it’s devastating for them when reality seeps in.
The truth is now I need to go to bed. That ain’t no mendaciloquence.
The “Mendaciloquent” prompt is brought to you by Coralee at Musefully Mendaciloquent. If you don’t already know her, click on the link and check out her blog!
To find the rules for Just Jot It January, click here and join in today. It’s never too late! And don’t forget to ping back your January 27th post here! If you’d like to combine this with One-Liner Wednesday (which will be posted several hours after this), have at it! Just be sure to link back to both prompts.
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January 28, 2016 at 5:39 am
Linda, I chose not to use this prompt; however, I did post about your blog title and this contest expanding my writing community. I hope you’ll take a look. This experience has meant a lot to me.
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January 28, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Thank you, Linda! It’s an honour to be part of your celebration. 😀
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January 28, 2016 at 9:37 pm
I wouldn’t be celebrating so many days this month if it weren’t for your Just Jot It January challenge. Thanks for saying you were honored by my comments. Sincerely meant!
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January 27, 2016 at 8:35 pm
Haha I laughed out loud at this! So good.
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January 27, 2016 at 9:29 pm
Very glad you enjoyed it. … and that I didn’t butcher your prompt word. 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 4:46 pm
Once I found a definition (I was spelling it wrong, too), I had fun with the prompt!
Glad to hear puppy is home, coned, and feeling better. Poor thing getting stuck on the stairs — must have been hard not to laugh.
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January 27, 2016 at 7:57 pm
It was a bit hard not to laugh at the poor little guy. 😛
This was a fun prompt, wasn’t it? 🙂
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January 27, 2016 at 3:58 pm
I love reading all the posts! There are some brave people up for the challenge 🙂 And some really great writing! Here is my contribution. Thanks Linda! 😊
https://musefullymendaciloquent.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/just-jot-it-january-mendaciloquent/
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January 27, 2016 at 7:59 pm
Thanks again for suggesting the word, Coralee! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the reading. I look forward to coming over to read yours. 🙂
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January 27, 2016 at 2:28 pm
Good one Linda. What a word. Couldn’t fit it in. http://johnwhowell.com/2016/01/27/wednesday-story-day-aka-hump-day-jusjojan
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January 27, 2016 at 2:46 pm
No? I’m surprised.
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January 27, 2016 at 10:40 am
http://rhymeswithbug.com/2016/01/27/Eloquent-Liar
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January 27, 2016 at 6:57 am
My what an intimidating word, I’m not sure I even used it correctly in a sentence. Love the vocabulary boost JusJoJan is providing.
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January 27, 2016 at 10:49 am
It’s great, isn’t it? I’m looking forward to reading your post later. 🙂
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January 27, 2016 at 6:56 am
https://cornerofconfessions.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/mendaciloquence-just-jot-it-jan-27th/
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January 27, 2016 at 5:59 am
Sheesh….lol.
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January 27, 2016 at 10:48 am
Sheesh indeed! 😛
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January 27, 2016 at 5:07 am
Oh! I say our promts are getting top notch! Sorry I am running late with the prompt we have a family emergency will talk of that late no panic we are all still here.
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January 27, 2016 at 10:48 am
Well that’s a relief! I hope it’s all sorted out soonest, my dear.
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January 27, 2016 at 4:42 am
http://finallyawriter.com/2016/01/27/just-jot-it-january-27th-birthday-i-want-to-forget/
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January 27, 2016 at 2:26 am
Let alone write about it, I couldn’t even say the word sis!!!
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January 27, 2016 at 10:46 am
I’m still not sure how to say it… 😛
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January 27, 2016 at 11:11 am
Lol!!!
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January 27, 2016 at 2:11 am
I swore this was not a word…then I was proved wrong. I loved the way you used it. My jot did not use the prompt today, but will try and use it some other time.
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January 27, 2016 at 10:42 am
I admit, looked it up before I accepted it as the prompt word. And I did say any word was fair game… 🙂 Thanks very much, Deb. I’m a bit overwhelmed with things to do today, but I’ll try to get to your post later. 🙂
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