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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. a fulsome flavour. fulsome detail. 4. archaic. disgusting; loathsome.

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

    Definition of fulsome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFULSOME - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    Definitions of 'fulsome'. 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. [disapproval] [...] More.

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

    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? About 0.3 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › fulsomefulsome - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    fulsome / ˈfʊlsəm / adj. excessive or insincere, esp in an offensive or distasteful way: fulsome compliments; not standard extremely complimentary; informal full, rich or abundant: a fulsome figure, a fulsome flavour, fulsome detail; ˈfulsomely adv ˈfulsomeness n USAGE