Definition & Meaning of "smarmy"in English

smarmy

excessively flattering or ingratiating in a way that seems insincere

ingratiating

oily

slick

unctuous

sleek

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

smarmiest

Comparative

smarmier

gradable

domain

behavior, communication, evaluation

Examples

His smarmy comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable, as they felt forced.

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