Fulsome

Pronunciation: /fʊlsəm/

Definitions of fulsome

adjective excessively flattering or insincere; offensive to good taste; especially excessive and insincere flattery

Example Sentences

A1 She gave a fulsome apology for being late.

A2 The salesman's fulsome praise convinced me to buy the product.

B1 The CEO received fulsome praise for turning the company around.

B2 The author's fulsome descriptions brought the setting to life in the novel.

C1 The politician's fulsome promises were met with skepticism by the public.

C2 The artist's work received fulsome acclaim from critics around the world.

Examples of fulsome in a Sentence

formal The speaker delivered a fulsome speech praising the achievements of the organization.

informal She gave a fulsome thanks to everyone who helped her with the project.

slang His fulsome compliments made her blush.

figurative The garden was in fulsome bloom, with flowers of every color.

Grammatical Forms of fulsome

• past tense: fulsomely
• plural: fulsomes
• comparative: more fulsome
• superlative: most fulsome
• present tense: fulsome
• future tense: will be fulsome
• perfect tense: have been fulsome
• continuous tense: being fulsome
• singular: fulsome
• positive degree: fulsome
• infinitive: to be fulsome
• gerund: being fulsome
• participle: fulsome

Origin and Evolution of fulsome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fulsome' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ful' meaning full and 'some' meaning tending to or inclined to. It originally meant abundant or copious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fulsome' shifted to describe something excessive or insincere, often used negatively to indicate excessive flattery or praise. In modern usage, it can still carry a negative connotation, but also be used in a more neutral sense to simply mean plentiful or abundant.