He was offended by the fulsome flattery of his work.
SYNONYM(S): excessive.Useful english dictionary. 2012.
ful´some|ly — ful|some «FUL suhm, FUHL », adjective. 1. so much as to be disgusting; offensive to good taste, especially from being overdone: »He was offended by the fulsome flattery of his work. SYNONYM(S): excessive. 2. Archaic. repulsive; odious. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
ful|some — «FUL suhm, FUHL », adjective. 1. so much as to be disgusting; offensive to good taste, especially from being overdone: »He was offended by the fulsome flattery of his work. SYNONYM(S): excessive. 2. Archaic. repulsive; odious. 3. Obsolete.… … Useful english dictionary
ness — ness·ber·ry; ness·ler·iza·tion; ness·ler·ize; ness·ler s; new·fan·gled·ness; new·ness; news·i·ness; nice·ness; nig·gard·li·ness; nig·gard·ness; nigh·ness; nip·pi·ness; no·ble·ness; nois·i·ness; non·cha·lant·ness; north·er·li·ness; north·ness;… … English syllables
ful — aw·ful; beau·ti·ful; doubt·ful; dread·ful; faith·ful; ful·crum; ful·fill·ment; ful·go·rid; ful·mi·nate; gust·ful; hope·ful; mer·ci·ful; mer·ci·ful·ly; need·ful; pow·er·ful; stom·ach·ful; won·der·ful; af·fright·ful·ly; bale·ful·ly; bale·ful·ness;… … English syllables
some — four·some; hand·some; lee·some; lep·to·some; light·some; li·po·some; lis·some; lone·some; meso·some; mono·some; schis·to·some; some; some·body; some·thing; some·time; some·times; some·what; three·some; awe·some·ly; awe·some·ness; blithe·some·ly;… … English syllables
grate´ful|ness — grate|ful «GRAYT fuhl», adjective. 1. feeling kindly because of a favor received; wanting to do a favor in return; thankful: »I am grateful for your help. 2. pleasing; welcome: »A breeze is grateful on a hot day, a fire on a cold one. ╂[<… … Useful english dictionary
law´ful|ness — law|ful «L fuhl», adjective. 1. according to law; done as the law directs: »a lawful trial, a lawful arrest. 2. allowed by law; rightful: »lawful demands. 3. law abiding: »a lawful man. –law´ful|ly, adverb. –law´ful|ness … Useful english dictionary
force´ful|ness — force|ful «FRS fuhl, FOHRS », adjective. having much force; powerful, vigorous, or effective; strong: »a forceful manner. We persist in hoping that there is some forceful, simple, final way of winning or giving to others the freedom of which Mrs … Useful english dictionary
health´-ful|ness — health|ful «HEHLTH fuhl», adjective. 1. giving health; good for the health; wholesome: »a healthful diet, healthful exercise. SYNONYM(S): salubrious. 2. helping to bring about moral or spiritual welfare or prosperity; saving: »a healthful spirit… … Useful english dictionary
thought´ful|ness — thought|ful «THT fuhl», adjective. 1. a) full of thought; thinking: »She was thoughtful for a while and then replied, “No.” SYNONYM(S): reflective, meditative, contemplative. b) indicating thought: »a thoughtful expression. 2. careful; … Useful english dictionary
