speciously

[US]/ˈspiːʃəsli/
[UK]/ˈspiːʃəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a way that seems to be true but is actually false; in a superficially attractive manner

Phrases & Collocations

argue speciously

claim speciously

explain speciously

justify speciously

reason speciously

present speciously

assert speciously

defend speciously

conclude speciously

Example Sentences

he speciously argued that the new policy would benefit everyone.

the proposal was speciously presented as a solution to the problem.

she speciously claimed to have expertise in the subject.

critics pointed out that the benefits were speciously exaggerated.

the argument was speciously constructed to mislead the audience.

he speciously justified his actions with flawed reasoning.

the company's success was speciously attributed to its new strategy.

she speciously defended her position despite the evidence against her.

his speciously optimistic outlook failed to convince anyone.

the report speciously concluded that the project was a success.

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