SPURIOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Spurious.
How to pronounce spurious:
US
Spurious - as an adjective satellite
Ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
Example: "A spurious argument"
Born out of wedlock
Example: "The dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bastardly15misbegot13misbegotten16False or fake; not what it appears to be
Example: "A spurious work of art"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inauthentic16unauthentic16Spurious - as an adjective
False, not authentic, not genuine.
Example: "His argument was spurious and had no validity."
Extraneous; stray; not relevant or wanted.
Example: "I tried to concentrate on the matter in hand, but spurious thoughts kept intruding."
Bastardly, illegitimate
Example Sentences
"His claim of being a prince was spurious, as he had no royal lineage."
"The doctor was arrested for providing spurious medical treatments."
"The website's spurious information led to widespread panic."
"She dismissed the spurious rumors about her personal life."
"The company was fined for making spurious claims about their product's effectiveness."
Word Game Points
Is SPURIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spurious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPURIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SPURIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spurious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPURIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SPURIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spurious is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPURIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
