# plausive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈplɔːzɪv/

## Definitions
1. Laudable, praisable.
2. Applauding; showing praise.
3. Plausible (obtaining approbation), specious (having an attractive appearance intended to obtain a favorable response).

## Etymology
From Latin plaus-, from Latin plaudere (“to applaud”) + -ive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/plausive