unctuous

[Unc·tu*ous]

You might know the idea of the adjective unctuous by other words like "oily," "smarmy," or overly "flattering." When a person is unctuous, you can't trust their kindness, because they usually want something in return.

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Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.

Adjective S.
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; "buttery praise"; "gave him a fulsome introduction"; "an oily sycophantic press agent"; "oleaginous hypocrisy"; "smarmy self-importance"; "the unctuous Uriah Heep"


a.
Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.

a.
Having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals.

a.
Bland; suave; also, tender; fervid; as, an unctuous speech; sometimes, insincerely suave or fervid.


Unctuous

Unc"tu*ous , a. [F. onctueux, LL. unctuosus, fr. L. unctus anointment, fr. ungere, unctum, to anoint. See Unguent.] 1. Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy. "The unctuous cheese." Longfellow. 2. Having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals. 3. Bland; suave; also, tender; fervid; as, an unctuous speech; sometimes, insincerely suave or fervid. -- Unc"tu*ous*ly, adv. -- Unc"tu*ous*ness, n.

Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.

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