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Definitions from the WebTerm: speciouslyPart of Speech: Adverb Sense 1: In a superficially plausible or deceptive way. Example sentence: He speciously claimed that he had finished his homework, but the teacher knew he was lying. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Superficially appealing or attractive but lacking real merit or veracity. Example sentence: She used speciously eloquent words to convince the investors, but her business plan lacked substance. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 2: Presenting a deceptive or misleading appearance. Example sentence: The speciously kind gesture of my colleague turned out to be a ploy to steal my ideas. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 3: Appearing good or right, but not necessarily so. Example sentence: The decision to reduce employee benefits was justified speciously, making the affected workers feel betrayed. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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