plausible
(adjective) apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing; “a plausible excuse”
plausible
(adjective) given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; “a plausible liar”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
plausible (comparative more plausible, superlative most plausible)
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Source: Wiktionary
Plau"si*ble, a. Etym: [L. plausibilis praiseworthy, from plaudere, plausum, to applaud, clap the hands, strike, beat.]
1. Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready. [Obs.] Bp. Hacket.
2. Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion. "Plausible and popular arguments." Clarendon.
3. Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.
Syn.
– Plausible, Specious. Plausible denotes that which seems reasonable, yet leaves distrust in the judgment. Specious describes that which presents a fair appearance to the view and yet covers something false. Specious refers more definitely to the act or purpose of false representation; plausible has more reference to the effect on the beholder or hearer. An argument may by specious when it is not plausible because its sophistry is so easily discovered.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 May 2025
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
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