smarmily

• Adverbe décrivant un comportement excessivement flatteur, obséquieux ou onctueux, qui paraît insincère ou suffisant.

An adverb describing behavior that is excessively flattering, ingratiating, or unctuous in a way that feels insincere or smug.

1. In an unctuous mannerC1informalbritish

   Behaving in a way that is excessively flattering, ingratiating, or insincerely polite, often to gain favor.

   de manière mielleuse

   • He smarmily complimented the boss on his tie, hoping for a promotion.
   • She smarmily agreed with every point the client made, even when she disagreed.
   • The salesman smarmily assured us it was the best deal, but we didn't trust him.

   Synonymesfulsomelyingratiatinglyobsequiouslyoilysmoothlyunctuously

   Antonymesbluntlyfranklygenuinelyhonestlysincerely