👉 Smotheriness is a concept in linguistics and psychology that describes how someone's behavior or actions can be perceived as being too close to others, leading to feelings of intimacy and vulnerability. It is often used to describe a person who is overly protective or sensitive, which can lead to feelings of discomfort or stress when interacting with others. In the context of language, smotheriness can refer to how someone's words are interpreted in conversation, as they may be perceived as being too close to their listeners
