fulsome.

1. Excessive or overdone, especially in praise, in a way that may feel insincere or tasteless.

2. Abundant or full in amount, with the tone depending on context and often a risk of excess.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• fulsome praise
• fulsome flattery
• fulsome apology
• fulsome account
• fulsome detail
• fulsome explanation

On the page

His fulsome praise made the committee glance toward the door.

The report gives a fulsome account of the negotiations.

Usage notes

Fulsome is ambiguous: it can mean abundant, but often suggests excess or poor taste, especially with praise. Sense 2: When intended positively, make the context clear because many readers hear a disapproving nuance.