• Speciosity

    Origin

    Originated 1426–75 from Middle English speciosity (attractive), from Latin speciōsitās (beauty), from speciēs (appearance), + English -ity (noun-forming suffix).

    Full definition of speciosity

    Noun

    speciosity

    (plural speciosities)
    1. (uncountable) The state or quality of being specious.
    2. (countable, rare) pl. Specious actions, promises, ideologies, etc.
      • 1843, , , book 2, ch. 8, The ElectonTill deep misery, if nothing softer will, have driven you out of your Speciosites into your Sincerities; and you find there either is a Godlike in the world, or else ye are an unintelligible madness;
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