Two-faced (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having two faces--one looking to the future and one to the past; "Janus the two-faced god".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mysterious sculpture depicted a two-faced figure, with one expression filled with hope and the other with despair, symbolizing the dual nature of humanity.
- In ancient Roman mythology, Janus was revered as a two-faced god who looked both forward and backward in time, representing the intersection of past and future.
- Her two-faced approach to business allowed her to navigate the complexities of the market with ease, always keeping one eye on the present and the other on the horizon.
- The two-faced clock tower stood as a testament to the town's rich history, its dual faces a reminder of the passage of time and the importance of remembering the past.
- The artist's latest installation featured a two-faced bust, with one side representing the person's public persona and the other revealing their private, inner self.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; "she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill; "a double-dealing double agent"; "a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray.
Classification
All adjective clusters.