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fulsome

/ˈfʊl.səm/

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adjective

/ˈfʊl.səm/C2formal
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее чрезмерную или неискреннюю похвалу или лесть, часто доходящую до оскорбительности или неприятности.

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.

    ruЧрезмерно льстивый

    • 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.

    Synonymsadulatoryfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilysycophanticunctuous

    Antonymsminimalistrestrainedsparingunderstated

  2. Abundant or generousC1formal

    Large in amount or quantity; abundant.

    ruОбильный

    • 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.

    Synonymsabundantamplebountifulcopiousgenerousplenteousprofuse

    Antonymsmeagerscantscarceskimpysparse

Forms
  • more fulsome comparative form
  • most fulsome superlative form
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