glad-hander
The word “glad-hander” has 3 syllables: glad-hand-er
It's pronounced as /ˈɡlædˌhændər/
What is synonym and antonym for glad-hander?
In the thesaurus, “glad-hander” has 4 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for glad-hander along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for glad-hander
- backslapper
- exhibitionist
- extrovert
- show-off
Antonyms for glad-hander
- introvert
- shrinking violet
- wallflower
Meanings of glad-hander
- noun
- A person who greets others warmly and enthusiastically, especially to gain favor, support, or business connections.
Example Sentences
- The mayor was known as a skilled glad-hander during public events.
- Some voters viewed the candidate as nothing more than a glad-hander.
- The salesman acted like a friendly glad-hander at the convention.
- Reporters surrounded the famous glad-hander after the ceremony.
- He became a successful glad-hander through years of networking.
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to glad-hander, such as: backslapper, exhibitionist, extrovert, introvert, show-off, shrinking violet, wallflower.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
backslapper
- adulator
- apple-polisher
- ass-kisser
- assenter
- back scratcher
- bootlicker
- brown-nose
- brown-noser
- camp follower
- doormat
- doter
- exhibitionist
- extravert
- extrovert
- fan
- fawner
- flatterer
- flunky
- follower
- glad-hander
- groupie
- groveler
- hanger-on
- kiss ass
- kiss-up
- kowtower
- lackey
- minion
- parasite
- pawn
- puppet
- sheep
- show-off
- stooge
- sycophant
- toady
- underling
- yes-man
- yes-person
- yes-woman
extrovert
- backslapper
- character
- exhibitionist
- glad-hander
- gregarious person
- life of the party
- show-off
- showboat