Specious
/ˈspiːʃəs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Specious
adjective
- Seemingly 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."
- Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.
- Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.
- Beautiful, pleasing to look at.
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fallaciousinsinceremeretriciouspretextual