Fulsome
adjective | /fulsome/
Excessively flattering or effusive, often in a way that seems insincere.
Fulsome
adjective | /fulsome/
Advanced WordsHARDExcessively flattering or effusive, often in a way that seems insincere.
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"The minister’s fulsome praise of the proposal sounded insincere. Means: The minister praised the proposal so excessively that the praise seemed insincere."
"She rejected the fulsome compliments and asked for an honest assessment. Means: She dismissed the exaggerated flattery and asked for a sincere evaluation."
Mnemonic Trick
Fulsome praise can feel full to excess—more flattering than sincere.
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