Words Like SPECIOUS
We have put together a list of words that are similar to SPECIOUS.
4 Alternative Words Similar to specious
4 examples of specious
1
specious reasoning; a specious argument.
2
meretricious praise
3
a meretricious argument
4
spurious inferences
10 definitions of specious
1
Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.
2
Apparently right; superficially fair, just, or correct, but not so in reality; appearing well at first view; plausible
3
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
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Having the ring of truth or plausibility but actually fallacious: a specious argument.
6
Deceptively attractive.
7
Pleasing to the eye; externally fair or showy; appearing beautiful or charming; sightly; beautiful.
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Superficially fair, just, or correct; appearing well; apparently right; plausible; beguiling: as, specious reasoning; a specious argument; a specious person or book.
9
Appearing actual, or in reality; actually existing; not imaginary.
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Pertaining to species or a species.