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fulsome (FUHL suhm) (adjective), more fulsome, most fulsome
1. Relating to a flattering or insincere behavior in an offensive way: Roy thought his neighbors were embarrassingly fulsome in expressing their appreciation for taking care of their mail delivery while they were away on vacation.
2. A reference to a large size or quantity; plentiful; generous or abundant: The farmers were happy to have a fulsome harvest despite the severe winter conditions that existed earlier in the year.

Ted's parents served him a fulsome meal to celebrate his birthday.

The original meaning of fulsome was "full, abundant", but the dominant sense of the word currently is conveying offensive to the senses or sensibility."

Descriptive of excessive numbers or quantities.
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Flattering someone in an insincere way; or a large size or quantity; plentiful; generous or abundant. (1)