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1. specious

adjective. ['ˈspiːʃəs'] based on pretense; deceptively pleasing.

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  • speciosus (Latin)
  • species (Latin)

Rhymes with Specious

  • facetious

How do you pronounce specious?

Pronounce specious as ˈspiʃəs.

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2. specious

adjective. ['ˈspiːʃəs'] plausible but false.

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  • speciosus (Latin)
  • species (Latin)