fulsome
(en)
(adjective) characterized by abundance; copious / (adjective) generous in amount, extent, or spirit / (adjective) being full and well developed / (adjective) aesthetically, morally, or generally offensive / (adjective) exceeding the bounds of good taste; overdone / (adjective) excessively complimentary or flattering; effusive
Lukács's neo-naivety does not even call a halt before Thomas Mann, whom he plays off against Joyce in a fulsome flattery which would have nauseated the great chronicler of decay.
this is so scathing I love it
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