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fulsome

UK/'fulsәm/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Excessively flattering or complimentary in a way that seems insincere; offensively overdone.

过分奉承的,令人生厌的,虚情假意的

Root Breakdown

Native English
fulsomeother
=fulsome

Common Collocations

  • 1.fulsome praise过分奉承
  • 2.fulsome apology过度道歉
  • 3.fulsome compliment虚情假意的恭维

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His fulsome praise sounded insincere and made her uncomfortable.

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