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fulsomeness
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
fulsomeness
1
n
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
2
n
smug self-serving earnestness
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: fulsomeness
1
n
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Synonyms:
smarm
,
unction
Type of:
compliment
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
2
n
smug self-serving earnestness
Synonyms:
oiliness
,
oleaginousness
,
smarminess
,
unction
,
unctuousness
Type of:
hypocrisy
insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
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