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Unctuous
ˈʌŋ(k)tjʊəs
Unctuous definitions
adjective
unctuous
- excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily
"as I turned away an unctuous salesman appeared"
sycophantic ingratiating obsequious fawning servile self-abasing grovelling subservient wheedling cajoling crawling cringing Uriah Heepish humble toadying hypocritical insincere performative flattering adulatory honey-tongued silver-tongued gushing effusive suave urbane glib smooth smooth-tongued smooth-spoken smooth-talking slick slippery saccharine - (of food or drink) having a pleasingly rich taste
"this variety of cured meat is pleasantly unctuous and melts in your mouth"
- (of a mineral) having a greasy or soapy feel