specious
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for specious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Appearing reasonable or true at first glance, but actually wrong.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English speciose and specious, from Anglo-Norman specious and Middle French specieux, both of which go back to Latin speciōsus (“good-looking”).
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