Word of the Day 8.23.08

smarm·y (smärm)

adj. smarm·i·er, smarm·i·est

1. Hypocritically, complacently, or effusively earnest; unctuous. See Synonyms at unctuous.

2. Sleek.


[From smarm, to smear.]


smarm·i·ness n.

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smarmy

Adjective

[smarmier, smarmiest] unpleasantly flattering or polite

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Adj.

1.

smarmysmarmy – unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; “buttery praise”; “gave him a fulsome introduction”; “an oily sycophantic press agent”; “oleaginous hypocrisy”; “smarmy self-importance”; “the unctuous Uriah Heep”; “soapy compliments”

insincere – lacking sincerity; “a charming but thoroughly insincere woman”; “their praise was extravagant and insincere”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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