Definition of plausible

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Plausible (a.) Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion..

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Plausibleize :: Plausibleize (v. t.) To render plausible.
Plausive :: Plausive (a.) Plausible, specious..
Faair-spoken :: Faair-spoken (a.) Using fair speech, or uttered with fairness; bland; civil; courteous; plausible..
Plausibleness :: Plausibleness (n.) Quality of being plausible.
Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion..
Sophist :: Sophist (n.) One of a class of men who taught eloquence, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece; especially, one of those who, by their fallacious but plausible reasoning, puzzled inquirers after truth, weakened the faith of the people, and drew upon themselves general hatred and contempt..
Specious :: Specious (a.) Apparently right; superficially fair, just, or correct, but not so in reality; appearing well at first view; plausible; as, specious reasoning; a specious argument..
Colored :: Colored (a.) Specious; plausible; adorned so as to appear well; as, a highly colored description..
Color :: Color (v. t.) To change or alter, as if by dyeing or painting; to give a false appearance to; usually, to give a specious appearance to; to cause to appear attractive; to make plausible; to palliate or excuse; as, the facts were colored by his prejudices..
Smooth-spoken :: Smooth-spoken (a.) Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.
Oily :: Oily (superl.) Smoothly subservient; supple; compliant; plausible; insinuating.
Mealy-mouthed :: Mealy-mouthed (a.) Using soft words; plausible; affectedly or timidly delicate of speech; unwilling to tell the truth in plain language.
Colorable :: Colorable (a.) Specious; plausible; having an appearance of right or justice.
Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit..
Smooth-tongued :: Smooth-tongued (a.) Having a smooth tongue; plausible; flattering.
Plausibly :: Plausibly (adv.) In a plausible manner.
Implausibility :: Implausibility (n.) Want of plausibility; the quality of being implausible.
Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker..
Plausibility :: Plausibility (n.) Anything plausible or specious.
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