adverb
- in a smarmy manner; in a way that is excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere way
Usage: informal
Examples
- He smarmily complimented her dress while clearly wanting something in return.
- The salesman smiled smarmily as he tried to convince us to buy the extended warranty.
- She spoke smarmily to the teacher, hoping to get extra credit.
- The politician answered smarmily, avoiding the real question.
- He smarmily apologized, but everyone could tell he wasn’t sorry.
- The waiter smarmily suggested the most expensive wine on the menu.