noun
- things that appear attractive or plausible but are actually false or deceptive; superficially appealing but misleading qualities
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The politician’s speech was full of speciosities designed to mislead voters.
- She saw through the speciosities of the advertisement’s claims.
- The philosopher warned against the speciosities of popular opinion.
- His argument contained several speciosities that weakened his case.
- The book exposed the speciosities underlying common misconceptions.
- Critics pointed out the speciosities in the company’s financial reports.