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- DictionaryFul·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"
Fulsome can mean abundant, copious, full, or well developed, or it can mean excessive, offensive, or flattering. Learn the origin, usage, synonyms, and examples of this adjective.
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Fulsome means expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere. Learn more about this formal adjective, its synonyms and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.
Fulsome definition: offensive to good taste, especially as being excessive; overdone or gross. See examples of FULSOME used in a sentence.
Fulsome means expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere. Learn more about this formal adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from various sources.
Fulsome means excessive, insincere, or disgusting, especially in praise, apology, or gratitude. Learn more about its synonyms, usage, and origin from Collins English Dictionary.
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. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...
Fulsome means excessive, insincere, or offensive, especially in praise or flattery. It can also mean abundant or copious, but this sense is less common and may be avoided in formal writing.
