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smarmy

adjective

/ˈsmɑːrmi/

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

flattering, ingratiating, oily, unctuous, insincere

sincere, genuine, honest

smarmy smile, smarmy salesman, smarmy attitude

greatest; most extreme; maximum possible

having or revealing natural creative skill

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession