fulsome

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ful·some /ˈfʊlsəm/ adjective formal ALa fulsome speech or piece of writing sounds insincere because it contains too much praise, expressions of thanks etc 〔讲话或作品〕过分恭维的，有太多溢美之词的，虚伪的fulsome gratitude/praise/tribute etc The book contains a fulsome dedication to his wife. 书中有一篇给他妻子的虚华的献词。 —fulsomely adverb a fulsomely congratulatory message 溢美的贺词 —fulsomeness noun [uncountable]

Examples from the Corpus

fulsome• But as aspiring authors know, there is more to a blockbuster than a fulsome blurb.• The tribute may sound fulsome, but Modigliani showed exceptional appreciation of nascent ability.• Inevitably he was drawn into historical references in his rather fulsome descriptions of sites such as Furness Abbey.• Colin was fulsome in his praise of the role of finance directors in delivering a near impossible set of financial reforms.• Leading Hollywood actors were fulsome in their praise for the director at Thursday night's tribute.• Hearing her hesitant giggle, and then her fulsome laughter, made me smile with wet eyes.• He paid fulsome tribute to his attractive, blonde secretary.fulsome gratitude/praise/tribute etc• He paid fulsome tribute to his attractive, blonde secretary.Origin fulsome (1200-1300) → FULL1

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fulsome
ful‧some /ˈfʊlsəm/

adjective formal

Date: 1200-1300
Origin: ⇨ full¹

a fulsome speech or piece of writing sounds insincere because it contains too much praise, expressions of thanks etc
fulsome gratitude/praise/tribute etc