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Definitions from the WebSynonym - speciousPart of speech: adjective Sense 1: Superficially plausible, but actually wrong or misleading. Example sentence 1: His specious arguments convinced many, but upon closer examination, they were found to be full of fallacies. Example sentence 2: The politician's specious promises of lower taxes turned out to be nothing more than empty rhetoric. Sense 2: Deceptively attractive or charming but lacking in substance. Example sentence 1: She fell for his specious charm, only to realize later that he was just using her for personal gain. Example sentence 2: The movie's specious special effects couldn't make up for its weak plot and shallow characters. Related products on Amazon: Books on fallacies Related products on Amazon: Books on rhetoric | ||||
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