fulsom

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ful (“full”) +‎ -som.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfulsum/

Adjective

fulsom (uncommon)

  1. Marked by fullness; abundant, copious.
  2. Well-nourished; fat, plump.
  3. Revolting, detested; seen with disgust.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: fulsome; foulsome
  • Scots: fousome, fowsum

References

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