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adjective

1. excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.

"he seemed anxious to please but not in an
unctuous way"

Similar: sycophantic ingratiating

2. (chiefly of minerals) having a greasy or soapy

feel.

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: smooth and greasy like an ointment : oily. 2. :

too smooth, polite, and agreeable in speech or
manner. unctuously adverb. unctuousness
noun. 19 Apr 2024

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UNCTUOUS definition: 1. Unctuous people or
behaviour expresses too much praise, interest,
friendliness, etc., in a way…. Learn more.

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Unctuous De!nition & Meaning

19 Apr 2024 — The meaning of UNCTUOUS is having,
revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false
earnestness or spirituality. How to use unctuous ...

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UNCTUOUS de!nition and meaning |

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If you describe someone as unctuous, you are critical
of them because they seem to be full of praise,
kindness, or interest, but are obviously insincere.

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adjective. unpleasantly and excessively suave or
ingratiating in manner or speech. “the unctuous Uriah
Heep”. synonyms: buttery, fulsome, oily, oleaginous, ...

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UNCTUOUS De!nition & Meaning

Unctuous definition: characterized by excessive
piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected
manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.

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(formal, disapproving) friendly or giving praise in a way
that is not sincere and that is therefore unpleasant. an
unctuous host.

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UNCTUOUS meaning: used to describe someone who
speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem
friendly and polite but that is unpleasant because it…
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UNCTUOUS Synonyms: 107 Similar

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adjective · genuine · sincere · earnest · true · honest ·
heartfelt · unaffected · ingenuous.

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UNCTUOUS De!nition & Meaning

Unctuous definition: characterized by excessive
piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected
manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.

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unctuous, adj. meanings, etymology

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unctuous is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin
unctuōsus. See etymology. Nearby entries.

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