Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Fulsome and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fulsome" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Fulsome
Fulsome adjective - Overly or insincerely flattering.
Usage example: the player's fulsome praise for the coach showed just how hard he was trying to be named captain of the team
Backhanded and fulsome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Fulsome".
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