Specious

adjective

/ˈspiːʃəs/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.adjectiveSeemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

"This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."

2.adjectiveEmploying fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.

3.adjectiveHaving an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.

4.adjectiveBeautiful, pleasing to look at.

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