adjective🔗ShareSeemingly 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."logicphilosophylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEmploying fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful."The politician's speech presented a specious argument for tax cuts, suggesting they would boost the economy without mentioning the potential negative consequences. "philosophylogiccommunicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive."The salesperson's specious argument that a more expensive car would save me money in the long run convinced me to buy it, but I later realized it was based on false assumptions. "appearancecharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBeautiful, pleasing to look at."The new student's presentation was specious, captivating the attention of the entire class with its polished delivery. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
