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   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

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › fulsomeFULSOME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

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

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

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   4 meanings: 1. excessive or insincere, esp in an offensive or distasteful way 2. not standard extremely complimentary 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   The earliest known use of the word fulsome is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for fulsome is from before 1325, in Genesis & Exodus. fulsome is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: full adj., ‑some suffix1.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › fulsomeFULSOME - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Master the word "FULSOME" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource. TRANSLATOR LANGUAGE

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   What does 'fulsome' mean?

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

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   Where did the word fulsome come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word fulsome is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for fulsome is from before 1325, in Genesis & Exodus. fulsome is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: full adj., ‑some suffix1.

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   What is a fulsome style?

   • The style is fulsome and fanciful, and unlike his own crisp utterance of previous or subsequent periods. None of the fulsome praise, the superlative, necessary definition given to lesser performers. The abject creature sprang up, pouring out a fulsome stream of thanks and blessings.

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   What does fulsome praise mean?

   • Unless the context is made very clear, the reader or hearer cannot be sure whether such an expression as "fulsome praise" is meant in sense 1b or in sense 4. Did you know? In the 19th century, fulsome was mostly a literary term used disapprovingly to describe excessive, insincere praise and flattery.

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   What does fulsome in a compliment mean?

   • fulsome in Our guests were fulsome in their compliments about the food. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: For despite its fulsome praise, the note was at its core as much a threat as a compliment. In ethological terms, such fulsome compliance should halt the need of aggressors to continue their attack.

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   Why do you disapprove of a fulsome expression?

   • 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] [...] • extravagant, excessive, over the top, sickening [...]

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

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   Define fulsome. fulsome synonyms, fulsome pronunciation, fulsome translation, English dictionary definition of fulsome. adj. 1. Excessively flattering or insincerely earnest. See Synonyms at unctuous.