What does fulsomely mean?
Fulsomely is an adverb that means excessively or insincerely flattering or complimentary. It is often used to describe praise or compliments that are overly generous or insincere. The word has Latin roots, possibly related to 'fulgere', meaning 'to shine'. Fulsomely is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in politics or literature, and can be used to describe something that is overly flattering or complimentary in a more general sense. While it can be used to describe excessive or insincere praise, it can also be used to describe something that is simply overly flattering or complimentary. The word is often contrasted with more critical or disapproving language, such as 'critically' or 'disapprovingly'. Fulsomely is a useful word for describing excessive or insincere praise, and can be used in a variety of contexts to add nuance and depth to one's language.
adverbUsed to describe something that is excessively or insincerely flattering or complimentary.
- Used to describe something that is excessively or insincerely flattering or complimentary.
"The politician's fulsomely praise of his opponent was seen as insincere by many."
"The politician's fulsomely praise of his opponent was seen as insincere by many."
"The overly flattering review of the restaurant was fulsomely praising, but lacked credibility."
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Etymology of fulsomely
The word 'fulsomely' has Latin roots, possibly related to 'fulgere', meaning 'to shine'. The Latin 'fulsus' means 'dusty', 'stained', and may be related to the word 'fulgere'. The word 'fulsomely' has been used in English since the 17th century, and has been used to describe excessive or insincere praise since at least the 19th century.
How fulsomely is actually used
Fulsomely is often used to describe excessive or insincere praise, but can also be used to describe something that is overly flattering or complimentary in a more general sense. It is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in politics or literature.