fulsome vs fulminate

These two words, 'fulsome' and 'fulminate', are not comparable as they have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'Fulsome' means excessive or insincere praise, while 'fulminate' means to express vehement protest. They are not interchangeable.

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fulsome

The word 'fulsome' is correct and commonly used in English to describe excessive or insincere praise.

It is used to describe something that is overly flattering or excessive, often with a negative connotation.

Examples:

She received fulsome praise for her performance, but she knew it wasn't genuine.
His fulsome compliments made her uncomfortable.

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"And strikes the fulsome grove of Rexel Four..."
Nor has the European Parliament been fulsome in its praise for Nice.
Let me pinch your lips and make fulsome.
I should like to thank the Czech Presidency for a fulsome response.
The President of the Commission has given fulsome answers on WikiLeaks.
For this reason, the Community airline industry has been less than fulsome in its support for this proposal.
You're not being fulsome in your replies
It is very helpful that he has been quite so fulsome towards Parliament's views and quite so welcoming of them.
But I say again that, if there is not fulsome follow-up to statements, whether from the Commission or Council, this negates the benefit of conclusions.
The violations of international law of which the USA has been recently accused are becoming a major issue, particularly in view of its uniformly fulsome expressions of support for what it refers to as democratisation in many independent countries.
Mrs Kinnock paid fulsome tribute to the work that had been achieved and painted, I believe, an accurate picture of the progress that has been made, albeit against a context of much further work still to be undertaken.
In this House we have paid fulsome tribute to our friends in this Israeli Labour Government who, by acting with courage and vision, began the process to lead the tormented Middle East out of conflict and towards a long-term peaceful solution.
Mr President, the European Union is always fulsome in its praise for small and medium-sized enterprises as the driving force behind the economy and as the main source of employment, particularly when employers do not immediately lay off their workers, even in recessionary times.
In preparing this report the Committee on Budgetary Control has had the advantage of reports from the Court of Auditors, for which I thank the President, and two very fulsome reports from the Council recommending us to give discharge.
The European Union deserves fulsome tribute and credit for its long-standing interest in issues of development related to Africa.
Katherine's compliments were fulsome, but not fulsome enough.
Now, on an occasion such as this, it is expected that I be gracious and fulsome in my praise on the wonders of this blessed union.
I gather some of your closest advisers were less fulsome in their support.
In today's difficult market, the quality product is the best refuge, but it does need fulsome promotion.
If it be aught to be to the old tune, my lord It is as fat and fulsome to mine ear As howling after music.

Alternatives:

excessive
insincere
over-the-top
effusive
gushing

fulminate

The word 'fulminate' is correct and commonly used in English to mean to express vehement protest or denunciation.

It is used to describe strong and forceful expressions of disapproval or condemnation.