The Only Use of
fulsome
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- "And bless our sister in her weakness and affliction." Whom did he mean? Heavens, was he talking about Mercy? Had the man no perception at all? How Mercy must be shriveling at the fulsome words.
p. 64.2fulsome = overdone
Definition:
abundant or richly expressed, but sometimes so much that it feels excessive or insincere
Fulsome has meant different things over time—first “abundant,” then “excessive or insincere,” and more recently “generous.” Because of this mix, using it to describe praise can confuse people. A simpler word is usually a better choice.