Fulsomer: meaning, definitions and examples
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fulsomer
[ ˈfʌlsəmər ]
literary context
Fulsomer is an archaic term that describes something that is excessively flattering or abundant in praise. It often carries a connotation of insincerity or exaggeration in the admiration being expressed.
Synonyms
excessively complimentary, insincere, overly flattering.
Examples of usage
- The fulsomer praise from the critics raised some eyebrows.
- Her fulsomer compliments felt more like manipulation than genuine admiration.
- He delivered a fulsomer speech to gain favor with the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "fulsomer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fútil
🇮🇳 निरर्थक
🇩🇪 überflüssig
🇮🇩 tidak perlu
🇺🇦 непотрібний
🇵🇱 zbędny
🇯🇵 無駄な
🇫🇷 inutile
🇪🇸 inútil
🇹🇷 gereksiz
🇰🇷 불필요한
🇸🇦 غير ضروري
🇨🇿 zbytečný
🇸🇰 zbytočný
🇨🇳 多余的
🇸🇮 odveč
🇮🇸 óþarfur
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 მომხმარებელი
🇦🇿 lazım olmayan
🇲🇽 inútil
Etymology
The word 'fulsomer' derives from the Old English word 'fulsom', which originally meant 'abundant' or 'full'. Over time, the term evolved to carry a more pejorative meaning, associated with excessive or insincere praise. The suffix '-er' is often used in English to form adjectives or nouns indicating a person or thing that performs an action. Hence, 'fulsomer' captures the idea of something that is not just full but overflows, especially in terms of flattery. This linguistic evolution reflects shifts in the perception of excessive admiration, highlighting the potential for flattery to be perceived as disingenuous. The word is rarely used in contemporary language, largely because its meaning is conveyed through more common terms like 'sycophantic' or 'obsequious'.