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Looking for a word that describes when someone is being overbearingly nice to the point of having the adverse effect intended. i.e. Too complementary or consolidating.
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Welcome!
Though probably not quite what you're looking for, the first word that comes to mind is "cloying".
There'll be more, I'm sure!
formerly known as etaoin...
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if you're thinking of false praise, there are lots to choose from; e.g., flattery, bootlicking, fawning, fulsomeness, ingratiation, jive, mush, obsequiousness, palaver, puffery, servility, sycophancy, toadyism, truckling, unctuousness, cajolery, flummery, hokum
there are several shades of flatterers therein - you should be able to find one to suit your purpose.
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Looking for a word that describes when someone is being overbearingly nice to the point of having the adverse effect intended. i.e. Too complementary or consolidating. WELCOME
----please, draw me a sheep----
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>Too complementary or consolidating.
oops, I read that as condescending.. oh well, you can still work from my list.
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Overbearingly nice to meet you.
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