English definition of Specious

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

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

☛ Wiki Definition of Specious

☛ Wiki Article of Specious

☛ Google Meaning of Specious

☛ Google Search for Specious

Plausibility :: Plausibility (n.) Anything plausible or specious.

Color :: Color (v. t.) To change or alter, as if by dyeing or painting; to give a false appearance to; usually, to give a specious appearance to; to cause to appear attractive; to make plausible; to palliate or excuse; as, the facts were colored by his prejudices..

Glossly :: Glossly (adv.) Like gloss; specious.

Gloze :: Gloze (n.) Specious show; gloss.

Plausible :: Plausible (a.) Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion..

Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A false or specious explanation.

Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A specious appearance; superficial quality or show.

Speciosity :: Speciosity (n.) The quality or state of being specious; speciousness.

Simular :: Simular (a.) False; specious; counterfeit.

Speciosity :: Speciosity (n.) That which is specious.

Plausibility :: Plausibility (n.) The quality of being plausible; speciousness.

Bubble :: Bubble (n.) Anything that wants firmness or solidity; that which is more specious than real; a false show; a cheat or fraud; a delusive scheme; an empty project; a dishonest speculation; as, the South Sea bubble..

Gloss :: Gloss (v. t.) To give a specious appearance to; to render specious and plausible; to palliate by specious explanation.

Seeming :: Seeming (n.) Appearance; show; semblance; fair appearance; speciousness.

Colorable :: Colorable (a.) Specious; plausible; having an appearance of right or justice.

Glitter :: Glitter (v. i.) To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court..

Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit..

Daub :: Daub (v. t.) To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.

Plausive :: Plausive (a.) Plausible, specious..

Specious :: Specious (a.) Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.