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    fulsome
    /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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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fulsomeFulsome Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFULSOME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FULSOME definition: 1. expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not…. Learn more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFULSOME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FULSOME meaning: 1. expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › fulsomeFULSOME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    offensive to good taste, especially as being excessive; overdone or gross: fulsome praise that embarrassed her deeply; fulsome décor. disgusting; sickening; repulsive: a table heaped with fulsome mounds of greasy foods. excessively or insincerely lavish: fulsome admiration.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFULSOME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfulsome adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    fulsome. adjective. /ˈfʊlsəm/ (disapproving) too generous in praising or thanking somebody, or in saying sorry, so that you do not sound sincere. a fulsome apology. He was fulsome in his praise of the Prime Minister. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Want to learn more?

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fulsomeFulsome - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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."

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › fulsome_adjfulsome, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the word fulsome mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word fulsome, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word fulsome?

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › fulsomefulsome - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jul 3, 2024 · fulsome ( comparative fulsomer, superlative fulsomest) Offensive to good taste, tactless, overzealous, excessive . Excessively flattering (connoting insincerity ). Characterised or marked by fullness; abundant, copious . The fulsome thanks of the war-torn nation lifted our weary spirits. Fully developed; mature .

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › fulsomeFulsome - definition of fulsome by The Free Dictionary

    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.