Blarneyed: meaning, definitions and examples
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blarneyed
[ blɑːr.niːd ]
describing someone
The term 'blarneyed' is often used to describe someone who is charmingly persuasive or skillfully flattering. It refers to a person who uses elaborate praise or compliments to win someone over, often without sincere intent. This charm can make the person seem captivating and engaging, though it may also carry a certain level of insincerity. In essence, being blarneyed implies being subjected to smooth talk or flattery that may not be entirely genuine.
Synonyms
charming, coaxing, flattering, persuasive
Examples of usage
- He was so blarneyed by her compliments that he didn't notice she was joking.
- The blarneyed salesman convinced many to buy the product with his sweet words.
- She had a blarneyed way about her that drew people in.
- His blarneyed remarks made everyone feel special, even if they knew the truth.
Translations
Translations of the word "blarneyed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 überlistet
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 だまされた
🇫🇷 trompé
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 aldatılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مُخدَع
🇨🇿 ošizený
🇸🇰 ošizený
🇨🇳 被欺骗的
🇸🇮 prevaran
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдауға ұшыраған
🇬🇪 მოტყუებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The word 'blarney' comes from the Castle of Blarney in County Cork, Ireland, which is famously associated with a stone believed to grant the gift of eloquence and persuasive speech to those who kiss it. The term 'blarneyed' evolved as a derivative of 'blarney', referring to the act or quality of employing smooth, flattering words to influence or charmingly persuade others. It carries a connotation of lighthearted deceit, where the speaker's intention may lack sincerity despite their charming delivery. This association with charming yet potentially misleading speech adds depth to how 'blarneyed' is understood in contemporary usage.