buttery
| Definition: | (adjective) Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. |
| Synonyms: | fulsome, oleaginous, smarmy, unctuous, soapy, oily |
| Usage: | John’s buttery praise was getting him nowhere with our new boss, who was clearly astute enough to discern an attempt to curry favor. Discuss. |
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