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adjective

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1. Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

   Example: This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound.

   Synonyms:fallaciousinsincere

2. Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.

3. Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.

   Synonyms:meretriciouspretextual

4. Beautiful, pleasing to look at.