Meaning Of The Word Unctuous
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Unctuous Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Unctuous?
unctuous
adjective: If you describe food or drink as unctuous, you mean that it is creamy or oily. adjective: 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. unctuous in American English of, like, or characteristic of an ointment or unguent; oily or greasy adjective: characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug unctuous in British English adjective: slippery or greasy |
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