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pseudovirtuous

/ˈsuːdəʊˌvɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃu.əs/

pseudovirtuous adjective: seemingly but not really virtuous.

Adjective

pseudovirtuous

  1. Seemingly but not really virtuous.
    • Never trust in the pseudovirtuous hive-mind.

Origin of pseudovirtuous

From pseudo- + virtuous.

Questions about pseudovirtuous

What does pseudovirtuous mean?
Pseudovirtuous means seemingly but not really virtuous.
What part of speech is pseudovirtuous?
Pseudovirtuous is an adjective.
How do you pronounce pseudovirtuous?
Pseudovirtuous is pronounced /ˈsuːdəʊˌvɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃu.əs/.

Words near pseudovirtuous in the dictionary

  1. pseudovirgins
  2. pseudovirion
  3. pseudovirions
  4. pseudovirtue
  5. pseudovirtues
  6. pseudovirtuous
  7. pseudovirus
  8. pseudoviruses
  9. pseudovitamin
  10. pseudovitamins
  11. pseudoviviparous

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