buttery

• Que contém manteiga, tem sabor de manteiga ou está coberto de manteiga; também usado em sentido figurado para descrever textura macia, suave, cremosa ou rica.

Describes something that contains, tastes of, or is covered in butter; also used figuratively to describe a smooth, rich texture or flavor.

1. Containing or spread with butterA2formal

   Describing food that has butter in it or is covered with butter.

   Amanteigado

   • The buttery croissant melted in her mouth.
   • He spread a buttery layer on his toast.
   • The sauce had a rich, buttery flavor.

2. Excessively smooth or flatteringC1informal

   Describing a person's manner or speech as unpleasantly smooth, flattering, or ingratiating.

   Meloso

   • His buttery compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She spoke in a buttery tone to win their favor.
   • The salesman's buttery manner was off-putting.

   Sinônimosfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilyslicksmarmysmooth-tonguedsycophanticunctuous

   Antônimosabruptbluntbrusquecurtgrufftactless

• Substantivo com dois sentidos: uma pequena despensa para guardar alimentos ou vinhos, ou uma cantina em universidades britânicas onde os estudantes podem comprar lanches leves.

A noun with two meanings: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines, or a teashop in British universities where students can purchase light meals.

1. Storeroom for food and drinkC1formalbritish

   A small room or cupboard used for storing food, wine, or other provisions.

   Despensa

   • The butler fetched a bottle of wine from the buttery.
   • The castle's buttery was stocked with cheese and ale.
   • She stored the preserves in the cool buttery.

   Sinônimoslarderpantrystoreroom

2. University snack barB2informalbritish

   A teashop or small cafeteria in a British university where students can buy light meals and drinks.

   Lanchonete universitária

   • We met for coffee at the college buttery.
   • The buttery serves sandwiches and cakes during lunch.
   • Students often study in the buttery between lectures.

   Sinônimoscafeteriacanteensnack bar