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Fulsome Ful‧Some ˈfʊlsəm Adjective Formal Speech Piece Writing

Front fulsome
Back ful‧some /ˈfʊlsəm/ adjective formal
a fulsome speech or piece of writing sounds insincere because it contains too much praise, expressions of thanks etc
fulsome gratitude/praise/tribute etc
The book contains a fulsome dedication to his wife.
—fulsomely adverb:
a fulsomely congratulatory message
—fulsomeness noun [uncountable]

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