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fulsome

adjective/ˈfʊl.səm/

excessively insincere or ingratiating

The politician's fulsome praise of the wealthy donor raised eyebrows among the audience, who suspected ulterior motives.

excessiveinsincereingratiating
word origin — Originating from Middle English 'fulsom', derived from 'ful' (meaning 'full') and 'som' (meaning 'some'), indicating something that is too full or overabundant, particularly in a negative sense.