1. comparative form of smarmy; more excessively flattering or ingratiating in a way that seems insincere
Usage: informal

Examples

• His sales pitch was even smarmier than usual.
• The politician’s smarmier comments made voters uncomfortable.
• She found his smarmier approach to networking off-putting.
• The waiter became smarmier as the evening progressed.
• His smarmier tone suggested he wanted something in return.
• The advertisement’s smarmier language turned customers away.