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Sophistical (Adjective)

Meaning

Plausible but misleading.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The politician's sophistical argument managed to convince many voters despite being based on a flawed premise.
  • Her sophistical explanation of why she was late for work seemed believable at first, but her coworker wasn't buying it.
  • The commercial's sophistical claim that the product was 'all-natural' was later proven to be an exaggeration.
  • The lawyer's sophistical defense of his client's actions persuaded some members of the jury to vote for acquittal.
  • The sophistical reasoning behind the investment scam was so convincing that many people lost their life savings to it.

Synonyms

  • Sophistic

Related Words

  • Sophist (noun)
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