spurious
Advanced/ˈspjʊəriəs/
- adjective
- false but designed to seem plausible
spurious in a sentence
- “The spurious claims made by the prosecutors didn't fool the jury, who quickly realized there was no real evidence.”
- “It was a spurious Picasso painting that wouldn't have fooled an art expert for a second.”
- “The spurious credentials seemed valid until a thorough check exposed the misrepresentation.”
What does “spurious” mean?
spurious (adjective) means false but designed to seem plausible. It is pronounced /ˈspjʊəriəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spurious" mean?
- spurious (adjective) means: false but designed to seem plausible
- How do you pronounce "spurious"?
- "spurious" is pronounced /ˈspjʊəriəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "spurious" in a sentence?
- Here is "spurious" used in a sentence: The spurious claims made by the prosecutors didn't fool the jury, who quickly realized there was no real evidence.
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