The garden was abundant with vibrant flowers.Joy filled her life in abundant measures.The harvest this year was incredibly abundant.
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Fulsome
/ˈfʊls(ə)m/
Excessively flattering to the point of being offensive or insincere
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Her fulsome laughter filled the room with joy.The speech was fulsome to the point of flattery.Critics called the play's praise fulsome and exaggerated.
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Fulsome carries a negative connotation, often referring to something that's excessive or insincere.
Abundant has a positive connotation, indicating plenty of something, usually in a good way.
If something is fulsome, it might leave room for doubt or feel overwrought.
Use abundant to describe something that's plentiful in a natural or agreeable manner.
A fulsome apology might be overly elaborate and not genuine, while abundant gratitude is heartfelt and sincere.