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    Specious , a. [L. speciosusgood-looking, beautiful, specious, fr. species look, show, appearance; cf. F. spécoeux. See Species.]
    1.  Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.
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      Some [serpents] specious and beautiful to the eye.
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      The rest, far greater part,
      Will deem in outward rites and specious forms
      Religion satisfied.
      Milton.

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    2. Apparently right; superficially fair, just, or correct, but not so in reality; appearing well at first view; plausible; as, specious reasoning; a specious argument.
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      Misled for a moment by the specious names of religion, liberty, and property.
      Macaulay.

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      In consequence of their greater command of specious expression.
      J. Morley.

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      Syn. -- Plausible; showy; ostensible; colorable; feasible. See Plausible.
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      -- Spe"xious*ly , adv. -- Spe"cious*ness, n.
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