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    Ful·some
    /ˈfo͝olsəm/

    adjective

    • 1. complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree: "they are almost embarrassingly fulsome in their appreciation"
    • 2. of large size or quantity; generous or abundant: "a fulsome harvest"
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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. www.dictionary.com › browse › fulsomeFULSOME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Fulsome definition: offensive to good taste, especially as being excessive; overdone or gross. See examples of FULSOME used in a sentence.

  5. 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.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › fulsomeFULSOME Synonyms: 253 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

    Synonyms for FULSOME: sickening, hagiographical, gushy, abundant, unctuous, hagiographic, oily, adulatory; Antonyms of FULSOME: genuine, earnest, sincere, honest, heartfelt, true, unaffected, ingenuous

  7. 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."

  8. 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. a fulsome flavour.

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

    Jul 3, 2024 · fulsome (comparative fulsomer, superlative fulsomest) Offensive to good taste, tactless, overzealous, excessive.

  10. 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.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordFULSOME - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    If you describe expressions of praise, apology, or gratitude as fulsome, you disapprove of them because they are exaggerated and elaborate, so that they sound insincere.

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