adjective
- having two faces or aspects; two-faced in appearance or character
Usage: formal; literary; derived from Janus, the Roman god with two faces
Examples
- The janiform sculpture displayed contrasting expressions on each side.
- Her janiform personality made it difficult to know which version of her was genuine.
- The building's janiform design allowed it to face both the street and the garden equally.
- Ancient coins often featured janiform portraits of emperors.
- The janiform nature of the agreement satisfied both parties' competing interests.