Boosterism

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːstərˌɪzəm/

Definitions of boosterism

noun the practice of promoting or supporting something enthusiastically, especially in a biased or exaggerated way

Example Sentences

A1 Boosterism is the practice of promoting something enthusiastically.

A2 The town's boosterism campaign aimed to attract more tourists.

B1 Some people criticize boosterism for exaggerating the benefits of a product or place.

B2 The company's boosterism led to a significant increase in sales.

C1 The politician's boosterism during the campaign helped rally support from voters.

C2 The CEO's boosterism was instrumental in turning the struggling company around.

Examples of boosterism in a Sentence

formal The city's economic development plan heavily relies on boosterism to attract new businesses.

informal The mayor's boosterism for the local sports team is contagious.

slang I can't stand all the boosterism around this new product launch.

figurative Her boosterism for environmental causes is like a breath of fresh air in today's world.

Grammatical Forms of boosterism

• past tense: boosted
• plural: boosterisms
• comparative: more boosteristic
• superlative: most boosteristic
• present tense: boosterizes
• future tense: will boosterize
• perfect tense: has boosted
• continuous tense: is boosting
• singular: boosterism
• positive degree: boosterism
• infinitive: to boost
• gerund: boosting
• participle: boosted

Origin and Evolution of boosterism

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'boosterism' originated in the United States during the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the enthusiastic promotion of a town or city, 'boosterism' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of advocating or supporting a cause, product, or idea with unwavering enthusiasm.