Definitions
- Describing praise or flattery that is excessive or insincere. - Referring to an abundant or copious amount of something. - Talking about a rich or luxurious quality, often associated with food or drink.
- Referring to something that is too much or goes beyond what is necessary or reasonable. - Describing behavior or actions that are extreme or over-the-top. - Talking about an amount or quantity that is more than what is appropriate or expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is beyond what is necessary or reasonable.
- 2Both can have negative connotations.
- 3Both can be used to describe behavior, actions, or amounts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Fulsome is less common than excessive and is often used in specific contexts such as praise or luxury.
- 2Connotation: Fulsome can have a positive connotation when used to describe abundance or richness, while excessive is generally negative.
- 3Intensity: Excessive is stronger and more intense than fulsome, which can also have a positive connotation.
- 4Sincerity: Fulsome implies insincerity or exaggeration, while excessive does not necessarily imply insincerity.
Remember this!
Fulsome and excessive are synonyms that describe something that is beyond what is necessary or reasonable. However, fulsome is less common and often used in specific contexts such as praise or luxury, while excessive is more general and has a negative connotation. Fulsome can also have a positive connotation when describing abundance or richness, while excessive is generally negative and implies going beyond what is appropriate or expected.
