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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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