Buttered up is a phrase used to describe someone who has been excessively praised or flattered in order to gain favor. The crossword solutions for this term are stroked (7 letters), flattered (9 letters), and honied (6 letters). Stroked means to caress or stroke gently, flattered means to praise or compliment excessively, and honied means to sweeten with honey. All of these words describe the act of buttering someone up.