fulsome

📘 Definition & Meaning

Used to describe praise, an apology, or a gesture that is so excessive or over-the-top that it feels insincere or annoying.

🇮🇳 Translations in Indian Languages

✍️ Example Uses in Sentences

• "The actor’s fulsome praise for the director felt more like a rehearsed performance than a genuine compliment."
• "The principal received a fulsome welcome from the students, which some teachers thought was a bit too much for a regular Monday."
• "When writing a thank-you note, try to be sincere rather than fulsome, as being too dramatic can seem fake."

🌱 Word Etymology & Origin

Derived from Middle English 'fulsom', combining 'full' and the suffix '-some'. It originally meant 'abundant', but over time its meaning shifted to imply something so full it becomes 'cloying' or gross.

💡 Memory Hook & Fun Fact

Think of the word as 'Full-of-Some' extra stuff that you don't actually need—it's so full of praise that it becomes annoying!