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pseudo-romantic

pseu·do-ro·man·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh roh-man-tik]
    • /ˈsu doʊ roʊˈmæn tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh roh-man-tik]
    • /ˈsu doʊ roʊˈmæn tɪk/

Definitions of pseudo-romantic word

  • adjective pseudo-romantic of, relating to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance: a romantic adventure. 1
  • adjective pseudo-romantic fanciful; impractical; unrealistic: romantic ideas. 1
  • adjective pseudo-romantic imbued with or dominated by idealism, a desire for adventure, chivalry, etc. 1
  • adjective pseudo-romantic characterized by a preoccupation with love or by the idealizing of love or one's beloved. 1
  • adjective pseudo-romantic displaying or expressing love or strong affection. 1
  • adjective pseudo-romantic ardent; passionate; fervent. 1

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Origin of pseudo-romantic

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French romantique, derivative of romant romaunt; see -ic

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Parts of speech for Pseudo-romantic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pseudo-romantic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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