Specious
/ˈspiːʃəs/
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.
Anagrams of Specious
No exact anagrams found for "specious". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
p3
e1
c3
i1
o1
u1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Specious
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Specious"
Specious is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Specious" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "specious" is a medium-scoring word.