zalamería

Definitions of zalamería
  1. noun
    the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
    synonyms: carantoñas, gitanería, halagos, lisonjas
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    type of:
    tentación
    the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
  2. noun
    the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
  3. noun
    flattery intended to persuade
    synonyms: coba, gitanada, jabón, monada
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    type of:
    adulación, candonga, halago, lisonja
    excessive or insincere praise
  4. noun
    excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
    synonyms: obsequiosidad
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    type of:
    cumplido, cumplimiento, saludos
    a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
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