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Definition of specious

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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..

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Gloss :: Gloss (v. t.) To give a specious appearance to; to render specious and plausible; to palliate by specious explanation.

Seeming :: Seeming (n.) Appearance; show; semblance; fair appearance; speciousness.

Colored :: Colored (a.) Specious; plausible; adorned so as to appear well; as, a highly colored description..

Gloze :: Gloze (n.) Specious show; gloss.

Glossly :: Glossly (adv.) Like gloss; specious.

Speciosity :: Speciosity (n.) The quality or state of being specious; speciousness.

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..

Plausive :: Plausive (a.) Plausible, specious..

Glitter :: Glitter (v. i.) To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court..

Daubry :: Daubry (n.) A daubing; specious coloring; false pretenses.

Daub :: Daub (v. t.) To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.

Demagogue :: Demagogue (n.) A leader of the rabble; one who attempts to control the multitude by specious or deceitful arts; an unprincipled and factious mob orator or political leader.

Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker..

Colorable :: Colorable (a.) Specious; plausible; having an appearance of right or justice.

Speciosity :: Speciosity (n.) That which is specious.

Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A specious appearance; superficial quality or show.

Simular :: Simular (a.) False; specious; counterfeit.

Tinsel :: Tinsel (a.) Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial.

Gloze :: Gloze (v. i.) To give a specious or false meaning; to ministerpret.

Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit..