SPECIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Specious.

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Example: "A specious claim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Example: "The gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

Example: "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.

Beautiful, pleasing to look at.

"His specious argument convinced many people, but it lacked evidence."

"The speaker's specious claims were quickly debunked by experts."

"The company used specious advertising to lure customers into buying their faulty products."

"I was initially impressed by his specious charm, but soon realized he was manipulative."

"The prosecutor presented a specious case, distorting the facts to support his narrative."

Is SPECIOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, specious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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SPECIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SPECIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, specious is valid for Words With Friends

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SPECIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SPECIOUS a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, specious is valid for WordFeud

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SPECIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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