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Fulsomeness (Noun)

Meaning 1

Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Unction
  • Smarm

Hypernyms

  • Compliment

Related Words

  • Fulsome (adjective)

Meaning 2

Smug self-serving earnestness.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The politician's speech was marred by his fulsomeness, as he praised himself for his own accomplishments without acknowledging the contributions of others.
  • Her fulsomeness was off-putting, as she lectured her colleagues on the importance of teamwork while taking credit for the entire project.
  • The celebrity's fulsomeness was on full display during the interview, as he waxed poetic about his own philanthropic efforts without being asked.
  • The entrepreneur's fulsomeness was evident in his self-published memoir, which read more like a prolonged exercise in self-congratulation than a genuine autobiography.
  • The academic's fulsomeness was palpable as she presented her own research at the conference, failing to cite the work of her peers or express any humility about her findings.

Synonyms

  • Unction
  • Oiliness
  • Oleaginousness
  • Smarminess
  • Unctuousness

Related Words

  • Fulsome (adjective)
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