fulsome
/ˈfʊlsəm/
adjective
- Expressed in an excessive, insincere, or overly flattering way; often making the person receiving the praise feel uncomfortable.
- I don't trust his fulsome apology; it sounds like he's just saying what he thinks I want to hear.
- Her fulsome compliments about my cooking seemed fake, as if she was just trying to be polite.
- The politician gave a fulsome speech praising his opponent, which made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
- Abundant or full in a way that is considered excessive or overdone.
- The garden produced a fulsome harvest of tomatoes, more than we could possibly eat.
- His fulsome description of the meal went on for ten minutes, listing every ingredient in detail.
- The report contained fulsome praise for the team's efforts, but little actual analysis.
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