Hungarian - English

behízelgő

B2 Hungarian
charming, greasy, oily
C1
1
Usage pattern:
behízelgő modor/mosoly/hang
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
pleasant but possibly insincere
Themes
deception |manipulation |false_friendliness |negative_evaluation |personality |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

Pleasant and attractive in a way that seems friendly or sweet, but may hide bad intentions, faults, or selfish aims.

C1 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
behízelgő modor/hang/mosoly
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
overly flattering and untrustworthy
Themes
people |manner |flattery |insincerity |distrust |informal |communication |relationships
Definition

Describing a person or their manner as excessively polite or flattering in a way that seems insincere and untrustworthy.

B2
2
Usage pattern:
behízelgő mosoly/modor/hang
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
unpleasantly smooth and flattering
Themes
social_behavior |flattery |insincerity |manner |advantage |emotions |communication |work
Definition

Unpleasantly polite or flattering in a way that seems insincere or trying to gain advantage.

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