unctuous
/UNK-choo-us/adjectiveexcessively flattering or ingratiating; oily
“The unctuous host complimented everyone's punctuation.”
- Synonyms
- oily, obsequious, smarmy
- Antonyms
- sincere, blunt
- Memory hook
- unctum (ointment): charm applied like grease.
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