fulsomeness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Aside from the fulsomeness of the introductory language, there does not seem to be much opportunity for comedy here.

From Time Magazine Archive

Vogelstein's arrogance melted once more into fulsomeness as he said, almost forgetting his Goodnight to us, "I'm sure it's very good of you, Mr. Morrison."

From The Collectors by Mather, Frank Jewett

If this were flattery, tone and manner robbed it of fulsomeness, rendered it subtle beyond the coarser perceptions of the man.

From The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf by Vance, Louis Joseph

When the Imperial government was established, the old regicide made himself conspicuous even among the crowd of flatterers by the peculiar fulsomeness of his adulation.

From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

The Countess bowed stiffly to the red hat, and the red hat responded with eager fulsomeness.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold