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