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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fulsome

/ˈfʌlsəm/ adjective · British & US
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What does fulsome mean?

adjective

Excessive or insincere in praise or flattery; overly generous or lavish. Used to describe something that is excessive or insincere in its praise or flattery.

Example

"The politician's fulsome praise of his opponent was seen as insincere by many."

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