Smarm (Noun)
Meaning
Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's smarm was so thick you could cut it with a knife, but many voters saw through the insincerity.
- Her smarm was legendary among her colleagues, who couldn't decide if she was truly that confident or just playing the role.
- His smarm on social media was annoying, but he seemed to believe he was actually being genuine.
- The car salesman's smarm was almost palpable as he described the vehicle's "luxurious" interior.
- The actor's smarm during the interview was so over-the-top that it made her come across as insincere.