SPE'CIOUS, a. [L. speciosus.]
1. Showy; pleasing to the view. The rest, far greater part will deem in outward rites and specious form religion satisfied.
2. Apparently right; superficially fair, just or correct' plausible; appearing well at first view; as specious reasoning; a specious argument; a specious objection; specious deeds. Temptation is of greater danger, because it is covered with the specious names of good nature, good manners, nobleness of mind, _c.
