a. [ L. speciosusgood-looking, beautiful, specious, fr. species look, show, appearance; cf. F. spécoeux. See Species. ]
Some [ serpents ] specious and beautiful to the eye. Bp. Richardson. [ 1913 Webster ]
The rest, far greater part,
Will deem in outward rites and specious forms
Religion satisfied. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Misled for a moment by the specious names of religion, liberty, and property. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
In consequence of their greater command of specious expression. J. Morley. [ 1913 Webster ]
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