specious
Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallaciousSeemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.
» Tom's arguments are entirely specious.
Значение
значений: 4Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.
This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound.
vordergründig, fadenscheinig, unfundiert
plausible but false
Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.
Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.
Schein-, vorgeschoben, fadenscheinig
(устаревшее)Beautiful, pleasing to look at.
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
Примеры
предложений: 3Tom's arguments are entirely specious.
Residents said the bill would open the door to specious accusations against dissidents, religious figures, businessmen and others.
That's specious reasoning.
Переводы
языков: 7По значениям 2
Происхождение
From Middle English speciose, specious, from Anglo-Norman specious, Middle French specieuxFrom Middle English speciose, specious, from Anglo-Norman specious, Middle French specieux, and their etymon Latin speciōsus (“good-looking”).
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Формы
more specious, most specious| Сравнительная степень | more specious Урок |
|---|---|
| Превосходная степень | most specious Урок |
правильный
Синонимы
синонимов: 6- plausible but false:spurious
- based on pretense; deceptively pleasing:gildedmeretriciousglossy
Однокоренные
связанных слов: 5Уроки к слову
уроков: 2- A2Сравнительная степень — Потому что у него есть сравнительная степень
- A2Превосходная степень — Потому что у него есть превосходная степень