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Definition of Specious

1. Adjective. Plausible but false. "Spurious inferences"

2. Adjective. Based on pretense; deceptively pleasing. "A meretricious argument"

Definition of Specious

1. a. Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.

Definition of Specious

1. Adjective. Seemingly well-reasoned or factual, but actually fallacious or insincere; strongly held but false. ¹

2. Adjective. Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive. ¹

3. Adjective. (obsolete) Beautiful, pleasing to look at. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Specious

1. having a false look of truth or authenticity [adj]

Medical Definition of Specious

1. 1. Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy. "Some [serpents] specious and beautiful to the eye." (Bp. Richardson) "The rest, far greater part, Will deem in outward rites and specious forms Religion satisfied." (Milton) 2. Apparently right; superficially fair, just, or correct, but not so in reality; appearing well at first view; plausible; as, specious reasoning; a specious argument. "Misled for a moment by the specious names of religion, liberty, and property." (Macaulay) "In consequence of their greater command of specious expression." (J. Morley) Synonym: Plausible, showy, ostensible, colourable, feasible. See Plausible. Spe"xiously, Spe"ciousness. Origin: L. Speciosusgood-looking, beautiful, specious, fr. Species look, show, appearance; cf. F. Specoeux. See Species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Specious

specimen charge specimen contamination specimen distortion specimen handling specimen holder specimen interaction specimen interaction volume 0 specimen screen specimen stage

specimens specimina speciose speciosities speciosity specious (current term) specious argument speciously speciousness speciousnesses

specism specist specists speck speck finger specked speckier speckiest speckiness specking

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