Smarmily (Adverb)
Meaning
In an unctuous manner.
Examples
- The politician spoke smarmily to the crowd, trying to win their votes with insincere flattery.
- He greeted his boss smarmily, hoping to get a promotion by being overly friendly.
- The salesman spoke smarmily, trying to convince the customer to buy the expensive product.
- The actor accepted the award smarmily, thanking everyone in a way that seemed fake.
- The comedian's jokes fell flat as he delivered them smarmily, coming across as insincere and annoying.