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Specious

Adjective

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.
5.AdjectiveAlternative form of speciose (“rich in species”).
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