Smarmy

Synonyms of smarmy

• obsequious
• sycophantic
• unctuous

Antonyms of smarmy

• genuine
• authentic
• sincere

Collocations of smarmy

smarmy smile

Frequency: 70 %

He greeted her with a smarmy smile, trying to win her over.

smarmy attitude

Frequency: 65 %

His smarmy attitude made it difficult for others to trust him.

smarmy behavior

Frequency: 60 %

She was put off by his smarmy behavior during the meeting.

smarmy remarks

Frequency: 50 %

His smarmy remarks were met with disapproval by the group.

smarmy personality

Frequency: 45 %

Her smarmy personality made it hard for her to make friends.

Idiomatic Expressions for smarmy

• Phrase: smarmy salesman
  Meaning: a salesman who uses insincere charm or flattery to try to make a sale
  Usage: I didn't trust the smarmy salesman who kept complimenting me on my taste in clothes.