Specious /(?)/
Spe·cious
Specious
a.
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Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.
Some [serpents] specious and beautiful to the eye.
The rest, far greater part, Will deem in outward rites and specious forms Religion satisfied.
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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.
Misled for a moment by the specious names of religion, liberty, and property.
In consequence of their greater command of specious expression.