Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Gushy and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gushy" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Gushy
Gushy adjective - Overly or insincerely flattering.
Usage example: a gushy review of a novel by an author who just happened to be a friend of the critic
Backhanded and gushy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Gushy".
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