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Janus

Verb / ˈdʒeɪnʌs / Another word for janus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a two-faced Roman god, often shown looking forwards and backwards

Synonyms & similar words

janus dual-faced double-dealer double-faced hypocritical insincere deceitful duplicitous two-faced ambiguous equivocal uncertain dubious confused mixed doubtful vague unclear hesitant vacillating wavering

Example sentences

  1. Janus was the Roman god of gates and doors.
  2. Janus was usually depicted with two faces, one looking forward and one looking backward.
  3. The month of January is named after Janus.
  4. Janus was believed to have the power to see into the future and the past.
  5. In Roman mythology, Janus was associated with change and transitions.

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  • The god Janus ... is depicted as having two faces, one looking to the future and the other to the past. - Peter Thiel
  • Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, is always depicted with two faces, one looking backward and the other forward. - Dan Millman
  • Janus had two faces so that he could look both forward and backward at the same time. - Rick Riordan

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