specious

  1. Adjective.  Seemingly well-reasoned or factual, but actually fallacious or insincere; strongly held but false.
  2. Adjective.  Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.
  3. Adjective.  (obsolete) Beautiful, pleasing to look at.

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