salesmanlike
Pushy but polished
Salesmanlike describes behavior characteristic of a salesman—smooth, persuasive, perhaps a bit pushy.
The word usually carries a faint suggestion of insincerity or excessive eagerness to close a deal: His salesmanlike manner put me on guard.
Compare the more neutral *professional* or the approving *personable*.
Able to persuade
- smooth-talkingCharmingly persuasive in speech
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
influential · credible · winning · enticing · coaxing · motivating · swaying · glib
Smoothly refined in manner
- affableWarm and approachable
- ingratiatingSeeking favor through flattery
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
polished · sociable · urbane · amiable · engaging · charismatic · personable · smooth
Covered in grease
cunning · sly · untrustworthy · disingenuous · insincere · artful · calculating · scheming
Smooth, refined, accomplished
- presentableFit to be seen
- well-groomedNeat and tidy
- confidentSure of oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
self-assured · prepared · knowledgeable · attentive · courteous · responsive · service-oriented · commission-based
Hostile and confrontational
- insistentFirmly demanding attention
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- pressuringExerting influence to compel
demanding · persistent · intrusive · coercive · hard-sell · high-pressure · relentless · importunate
convincing
Able to persuade
- smooth-talkingCharmingly persuasive in speech
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
articulate · influential · credible · winning · enticing · coaxing · motivating · swaying · glib · pitch-perfect
suave
Smoothly refined in manner
- affableWarm and approachable
- ingratiatingSeeking favor through flattery
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
gracious · polished · sociable · urbane · amiable · engaging · charismatic · personable · smooth · disarming
oily
Covered in grease
crafty · cunning · sly · untrustworthy · disingenuous · insincere · artful · calculating · scheming · duplicitous
polished
Smooth, refined, accomplished
- presentableFit to be seen
- well-groomedNeat and tidy
- confidentSure of oneself
poised · self-assured · prepared · knowledgeable · attentive · courteous · responsive · service-oriented · commission-based · competitive
aggressive
Hostile and confrontational
- insistentFirmly demanding attention
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
pressuring · demanding · persistent · intrusive · coercive · hard-sell · high-pressure · relentless · importunate · obtrusive
salesmanlikepassive
Not actively participating
indifferent · unassertive · reserved · reticent · apathetic
salesmanlikeunprofessional
Not meeting workplace standards
amateurish · clumsy · artless · unpolished · inept
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