mid-13c., "abundant, plentiful," Middle English compound of ful "full" (see full (adj.)) + -som "to a considerable degree" (see -some (1)). Perhaps a case of ironic understatement. Sense extended to "plump, well-fed" (mid-14c.), then "arousing disgust" (similar to the feeling of having over-eaten), late 14c. Via the sense of "causing nausea" it came to be used of language, "offensive to taste or good manners" (early 15c.); especially "excessively flattering" (1660s). Since the 1960s, however, it commonly has been used in its original, favorable sense, especially in fulsome praise. Related: Fulsomely; fulsomeness.
实用例句
1. Her advice includes perfectly true but rather fulsome pearls of wisdom.
她的建议中有完全正确的金玉良言，但有过于恭维之嫌。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He was fulsome in his praise of the Prime Minister.
他称赞首相时有溢美之词。
来自《权威词典》
3. They tried to please him with fulsome compliments and extravagant gifts.
他们想用溢美之词和奢华的礼品来取悦他.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Newspapers have been fulsome in their praise of the former president.
