fulsome

Meanings

• adjective

  Abundant or excessive in quantity; ample.

• adjective

  Given to flattery or undue praise; extravagant.

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Synonyms

profuse , effusive , unctuous , gross

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fulsome
some , roam , comb , tomb , womb , comb , gnomes , loom , bloom , doom , room , boom

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Variants

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fulsome , fulsomely , fulsomeness , fulsomenesses

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Etymology

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From Old French plein som, full body, from plein full, complete + som body.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fulsome' is sometimes used in a derogatory sense to describe overly flattering or insincere praise.

2. In the Middle Ages, a 'fulsome' was a large, ornate ceremonial gown worn by high-ranking officials.

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Related Concepts

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1. abundant: Having or providing more than is needed, having plentiful supplies or resources.

2. excessive: Going beyond what is necessary or proper, too great in quantity or degree.

3. praise: An expression of approval and admiration for someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fulsome' is often used to describe excessive or undue praise or flattery. In art, it can refer to a full or abundant representation of a subject.

How to Memorize "fulsome"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container overflowing with an abundance of items, or imagine a person being excessively flattering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fulsome' with the concept of abundance or excessive praise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Fulsome means Full and Some More'.

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