fulsome

• Adjektiv, das eine übertriebene oder unaufrichtige Lobeshymne oder Schmeichelei beschreibt, die oft bis zur Beleidigung oder Unannehmlichkeit reicht.

An adjective describing excessive or insincere praise or flattery, often to the point of being offensive or distasteful.

1. Excessively flatteringC1formal

   Complimentary or flattering to an excessive or insincere degree.

   Übertrieben schmeichlerisch

   • The critic's fulsome praise of the mediocre film seemed dishonest.
   • He gave a fulsome speech thanking his boss for every minor achievement.
   • Her fulsome compliments made everyone feel uncomfortable.

   Synonymeadulatoryfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymeminimalistrestrainedsparingunderstated

2. Abundant or generousC1formal

   Large in amount or quantity; abundant.

   Reichlich

   • The meal was a fulsome feast with many courses.
   • They received fulsome support from the community during the crisis.
   • The garden produced a fulsome harvest of vegetables.

   Synonymeabundantamplebountifulcopiousgenerousplenteousprofuse

   Antonymemeagerscantscarceskimpysparse