Gadit

fulsome

Definitions (2)
1adjectiveexcessively flattering in a way that feels insincere or too much
The review was so fulsome that it sounded more like advertising than honest praise.
He gave the boss a fulsome compliment that made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Her thank-you speech became fulsome and overly sweet after the first few sentences.
2adjectivevery large, abundant, or generous
The report gives a fulsome account of the events leading up to the accident.
They offered a fulsome meal after the long journey.
She responded with a fulsome explanation that covered every detail.
Word Origin
Language
Middle English, from Old English
Original word
fūlsum
Word parts
fūl (full) + -sum (characterized by)
Originally meant
full, abundant; later also offensively excessive
Background
The older sense was simply “full” or “abundant.” Over time, especially in modern use, the word often shifted toward a negative sense: something so excessive that it becomes unpleasant or insincere.
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