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- Dictionaryfulsome/ˈfʊls(ə)m/
adjective
- 1. complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree: "the press are embarrassingly fulsome in their appreciation"
- 2. of large size or quantity; generous or abundant: "the fulsome details of the later legend"
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FULSOME definition: 1. expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not…. Learn more.
The meaning of FULSOME is characterized by abundance : copious. How to use fulsome in a sentence. You Don't Need to Get Negative About Fulsome Using Fulsome: Usage Guide
excessive or insincere, esp in an offensive or distasteful way. fulsome compliments. 2. not standard. extremely complimentary. 3. informal. full, rich, or abundant. a fulsome figure. a fulsome flavour. fulsome detail. 4. archaic. disgusting; loathsome.
expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere: fulsome praise Her new book has received fulsome praise from the critics. fulsome in Our guests were fulsome in their compliments about the food. Synonyms. oily. oleaginous formal. smarmy informal disapproving. unctuous formal disapproving.
Definitions of fulsome. adjective. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. “gave him a fulsome introduction” synonyms: buttery, oily, oleaginous, smarmy, soapy, unctuous. insincere. lacking sincerity. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Fulsome."
Fulsome definition: offensive to good taste, especially as being excessive; overdone or gross. See examples of FULSOME used in a sentence.
1. excessive or insincere, esp in an offensive or distasteful way: fulsome compliments. 2. not standard extremely complimentary. 3. informal full, rich or abundant: a fulsome figure; a fulsome flavour; fulsome detail. 4. archaic disgusting; loathsome. ˈfulsomely adv. ˈfulsomeness n.
