specious

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈspiːʃəs/

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Adjective

Positive specious

Comparative more specious

Superlative most specious

1. If something is specious, it seems to be truthful but is actually deceptive, misleading or false.
   • Synonym: eristic