English noun: fulsomeness | |||
1. | fulsomeness (communication) excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm | ||
Synonyms | smarm, unction | ||
Broader (hypernym) | compliment | ||
2. | fulsomeness (attribute) smug self-serving earnestness | ||
Synonyms | oiliness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unction, unctuousness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hypocrisy | ||