pseudoenthusiastic

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ enthusiastic.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

pseudoenthusiastic (comparative more pseudoenthusiastic, superlative most pseudoenthusiastic)

  1. Apparently, but not actually, enthusiastic.
    • 2011, Susan Chandler, Jill B. Jones, Casino Women: Courage in Unexpected Places:
      Darlene had her pictures taken, but declined to sign the pledge which read in the pseudoenthusiastic language so common to this kind of endeavor: Yes, I want to be my personal best!
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