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pseudoenthusiastic

adj

Etymology

From pseudo- + enthusiastic.

  1. derived from ἐνθουσιαστικός
  2. prefixed as pseudoenthusiastic — “pseudo + enthusiastic”

Definitions

  1. Apparently, but not actually, enthusiastic.

    • 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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