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Definition: (adjective) Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.
Synonyms: fulsome, oleaginous, smarmy, unctuous, soapy, oily.
Usage: John's buttery praise was getting him nowhere with our new boss, who was clearly astute enough to discern an attempt to curry favor.
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  1. charmer Definition: (noun) Someone with an assured and ingratiating manner. Synonyms: smoothie, sweet talker. Usage: Joseph was such a charmer that he was able to convince Hannah to give him the last of her mother's homemade cookies. Discuss

  2. undistinguished Definition: (adjective) Not worthy of notice. Synonyms: insignificant. Usage: In spite of a loud voice … and an implacable manner, he had been an undistinguished member of most of the existing aeronautical associations. Discuss

  3. plausive Definition: (adjective) Expressing or manifesting praise or approval. Synonyms: approbative, affirmative. Usage: Her father's plausive nod was likely as much praise as Jane would receive from her stoic parents. Discuss

  4. grotesque Definition: (adjective) Characterized by ludicrous, repulsive, or incongruous distortion, as of appearance or manner. Synonyms: monstrous. Usage: The addition of the grotesque, intentionally distorted sculpture entirely changed the character of the surrounding gardens. Discuss

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