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smarm::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fulsomeness, unction |
| Type of | compliment |
| Derivation | smarmy |
Examples of smarm
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Jones is an amiably gruff character who doesn't smarm or waste words on fools.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Why should we, the REAL people smarm up to wealthy fat cats such as this?
From the guardian.co.uk
So says its evil-incarnate CEO, Carbon Black, played by James Spader with chin-jutting smarm.
From the chron.com
Even sung by the little brats as they smarm their way to bed it jars.
From the guardian.co.uk
It enables him to be human, of flesh and weakness, not lubricated unction and glossy smarm.
From the washingtonpost.com
Yet, while the sarcasm and smarm are familiar, the actor says he was surprised to win the role.
From the independent.co.uk
Mark Lainer has the right touch of unnerving smarm as Judge Brack.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Well, smearing and mockery having failed, let's try smarm.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
The host has dropped the smarm for swagger.
From the bostonherald.com
- Unction: excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
- Smarmy language or behavior; To fawn, to be unctuous; To address in a fawning and unctuous manner
- The dictionary actually defines "smarm" as obsequious flattery, but how that got turned into a term for a story where the characters are expressive and warm and caring for each other is right here. The term is widely used in Sentinel fandom. ...
- V. To be overly polite, yet come across as insincere.
- The depiction of a tender, compassionate, caring response of one character to the distress (either physical or emotional) of another.
- The Secret Masters of Ars Magica (fnord). Don't ask. Just don't.
