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BUTTERY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Buttery.

Buttery - as a noun

A small storeroom for storing foods or wines

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
larder7pantry11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
storage roomstoreroom11stowage11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A teashop where students in british universities can purchase light meals

Buttery - as an adjective satellite

Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

Example: "Buttery praise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fulsome12oily7oleaginous11smarmy13soapy10unctuous10

Resembling or containing or spread with butter

Example: "A rich buttery cake"

Buttery - as an adjective

Made with or tasting of butter.

Example: "The buttery-tasting cookie was actually made with margarine, but you couldn't tell by tasting it."

Resembling butter in some way, such as color or texture.

Example: "The old paper was a buttery color you no longer get."

Marked by insincere flattery; obsequious.

Example Sentences

"The freshly baked croissants had a flaky and buttery texture."
"She spread some buttery jam on her toast."
"The popcorn at the movie theater was buttery and delicious."
"The chef prepared a buttery lobster dish for the special occasion."
"He couldn't resist the buttery smell of the warm bread."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTERY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buttery is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTERY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BUTTERY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buttery is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTERY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BUTTERY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttery is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTERY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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