SPECIOUS
/ˈspiːʃəs/
12
Scrabble
15
WWF
S(1) P(3) E(1) C(3) I(1) O(1) U(1) S(1)
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Definition
/ˈspiːʃəs/
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.
Source: Wiktionary
