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fulsome

/ˈfʊlsəm/adjective

उच्चारण फ़ुल्सम

अतिरंजित, चापलूसी भरा (प्रशंसा)

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adjective
  1. 1

    disapproving

    too generous in praising or thanking somebody, so that you do not sound sincere

    अतिरंजित, चापलूसी भरा (प्रशंसा)

    • The guest of honour was embarrassed by the fulsome introduction.
    • fulsome flattery

    Synonyms excessive unctuous effusive sycophantic ingratiating

    Opposite sincere restrained measured genuine

  2. 2

    approving

    generous and full

    भरपूर, उदार (प्रशंसा या आभार)

    • The team received fulsome praise from the coach for its effort.

    Synonyms generous lavish warm glowing

    Opposite grudging sparing meagre

◇Word family
fulsomely adverb
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

excessive unctuous effusive sycophantic ingratiating generous lavish warm glowing

Antonyms

sincere restrained measured genuine grudging sparing meagre

§Grammar and usage

Usage: The older meaning is disapproving (insincere and excessive), so careful writers avoid using fulsome praise to mean simply 'a lot of praise'.

Usage में इसका पुराना अर्थ नकारात्मक (बनावटी और अत्यधिक) है, इसलिए सावधान लेखक fulsome praise का प्रयोग केवल 'बहुत प्रशंसा' के अर्थ में करने से बचते हैं।