Definition of specious

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of specious is as below...

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..

Lern More About Specious

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.
Speciosity :: Speciosity (n.) The quality or state of being specious; speciousness.
Daubry :: Daubry (n.) A daubing; specious coloring; false pretenses.
Colorable :: Colorable (a.) Specious; plausible; having an appearance of right or justice.
Simular :: Simular (a.) False; specious; counterfeit.
Plausibility :: Plausibility (n.) Anything plausible or specious.
Specious :: Specious (a.) Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.
Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A specious appearance; superficial quality or show.
Plausive :: Plausive (a.) Plausible, specious..
Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A false or specious explanation.
Tinsel :: Tinsel (a.) Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial.
Gloze :: Gloze (v. i.) To give a specious or false meaning; to ministerpret.
Daub :: Daub (v. t.) To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit..
Seeming :: Seeming (n.) Appearance; show; semblance; fair appearance; speciousness.
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..
Glossly :: Glossly (adv.) Like gloss; specious.
Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion..
Glitter :: Glitter (v. i.) To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court..
Plausibility :: Plausibility (n.) The quality of being plausible; speciousness.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us