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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.

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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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Fulsome is an example of a "skunked term," where there is disagreement over conflicting meanings. Compliments usually make you feel pretty good, but fulsome compliments, which are exaggerated and usually insincere, may have the opposite effect.

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   adj. 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.

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   How many meanings does the word fulsome have?

   • 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. How common is the word fulsome? How is the word fulsome pronounced? Where does the word fulsome come from?

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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 does fulsome mean in journalism?

   • His fellow students had found him too ingratiating. In journalism, fulsome is often used simply to mean `extremely complimentary' or `full, rich, or abundant'. In other kinds of writing, however, this word should only be used if you intend to suggest negative overtones of excess or insincerity.

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   What is a synonym for Fulsome?

   • Hundreds of years ago fulsome used to mean "abundant," but now it's more often used to describe an ingratiating manner or an excess of flattery that might provoke an onlooker to mime gagging. If you find fulsome to be a rather clunky word, there are several fun (if vaguely stomach-churning) synonyms, including buttery, oily, oleaginous, and smarmy.

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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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   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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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › fulsomefulsome adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   adjective. /ˈfʊlsəm/ (disapproving) too generous in praising or thanking somebody, or in saying sorry, so that you do not sound sincere. a fulsome apology. He was fulsome in his praise of the Prime Minister. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.