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1. • • Fulsome is a troublesome word. And it's also a word that represents the rare case in which dictionaries have made the word’s meaning more confusing rather than more clear.
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   The adjective fulsome can be defined as "unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech." Historically, it has also meant "disgusting or offensive," or "copious or abundant." Fulsome dates to the 1200s, when its components (ful + som) gave it the meaning "abundant, full," says the Online Etymology Dictionary. By the mid ...

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   Sep 21, 2024 · Excessively flattering or insincere: When 'fulsome' is used to describe praise or compliments that are excessive, exaggerated, or insincere, it indeed carries a negative connotation. In this context, 'fulsome' suggests that the praise is overdone and may not be entirely genuine.

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   Nov 3, 2014 · The dictionary says the adjective “fulsome” is “now chiefly used in reference to gross or excessive flattery, over-demonstrative affection, or the like.” However, the dictionary acknowledges that its “fulsome” entry, which was originally published in 1898, “has not yet been fully updated.”

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   Two of the traditional senses of fulsome are (1) offensively, excessively flattering, and (2) excessive in a distasteful way. In both these senses, the adjective is usually negative. A fulsome piece of music, for instance, might be one that is overloud and too busy-sounding.

6. brians.wsu.edu › 2016/05/22 › fulsomefulsome | Common Errors in English Usage and More ...

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   May 22, 2016 · In modern usage, “fulsome” has two inconsistent meanings. To some people it means “offensive, overdone,” so “fulsome praise” to them would be disgustingly exaggerated praise. To other people it means “abundant,” and for them “fulsome praise” is glowingly warm praise.

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   Why is fulsome a Troublesome Word?

   • The word has both positive and negative meanings, so context is key Fulsome is a troublesome word. And it's also a word that represents the rare case in which dictionaries have made the word’s meaning more confusing rather than more clear.

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   Is fulsome a negative word?

   • In both these senses, the adjective is usually negative. A fulsome piece of music, for instance, might be one that is overloud and too busy-sounding. In modern usage, however, the word often means copious or abundant without negative connotations. In this use, the word is often embedded in the phrase fulsome praise.

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   Is “foulsome” a bad word?

   • In the 18th century, in fact, it was sometimes spelled “foulsome.” Nearly all of those negative senses, the OED says, are now considered obsolete. The dictionary says the adjective “fulsome” is “now chiefly used in reference to gross or excessive flattery, over-demonstrative affection, or the like.”

   The Grammarphobia Blog: Fulsome and then some

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   What does “fulsome” mean?

   • The dictionary says the adjective “fulsome” is “now chiefly used in reference to gross or excessive flattery, over-demonstrative affection, or the like.” However, the dictionary acknowledges that its “fulsome” entry, which was originally published in 1898, “has not yet been fully updated.”

   The Grammarphobia Blog: Fulsome and then some

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   How do you use troublesome in English?

   • I speak American English, so I would probably use 'troublesome' to mean 'causing trouble'. For example, a 'troublesome car' would break down regularly. However, taking notes does not cause troubles, so in my interpretation of the word, it doesn't make much sense in this context.

   It is a hassle/It is too much of a bother/It is troublesome

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   What does the term 'troublesome' mean?

   • In my interpretation, troublesome means 'causing trouble'. For example, a troublesome car would break down regularly. The term doesn't make much sense when applied to taking notes, in my opinion. I'd prefer to use 'it's too much of a bother (or it's too much work )' instead.

   It is a hassle/It is too much of a bother/It is troublesome

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8. www.visualthesaurus.com › the-story-behind-fulsomeThe Story Behind "Fulsome" : Word Count - Visual Thesaurus

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   Today, the story behind fulsome and what to do with this stinky term. The adjective fulsome can be defined as "unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech." Historically, it has also meant "disgusting or offensive," or "copious or abundant."