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smarmy in German

smarmy in German is gefühlsduselig, kriecherisch, pomadig — smarmy means excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere, oily way.

smarmy in German

gefühlsduselig
adj
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
kriecherisch
adj
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
pomadig
adj
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
schmeichlerisch
adj
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
schmierig
adj
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.

What does "smarmy" mean?

  1. adjective Excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere, oily way.
    "The car salesman had a smarmy charm that made her uneasy."
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smarmy in a sentence

  • The car salesman had a smarmy charm that made her uneasy.

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What is "smarmy" in German?

"smarmy" in German is gefühlsduselig, kriecherisch, pomadig. smarmy means: Excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere, oily way.

How do you use "smarmy" in a sentence?

Example: "The car salesman had a smarmy charm that made her uneasy." In German, "smarmy" is gefühlsduselig, kriecherisch, pomadig.

Are there other ways to say "smarmy" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "smarmy": gefühlsduselig, kriecherisch, pomadig, schmeichlerisch, schmierig.

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