Definitions for unctuousˈʌŋk tʃu əs
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
unc•tu•ousˈʌŋk tʃu əs(adj.)
characterized by affected earnestness or moralistic fervor; excessively suave or smug.
characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy.
having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.
Origin of unctuous:
1350–1400; < ML ūnctuōsus < L ūnctus act of anointing
unc′tu•ous•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
buttery, fulsome, oily, oleaginous, smarmy, soapy, unctuous(adj)
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"; "soapy compliments"
Wiktionary
unctuous(Adjective)
Oily or greasy.
unctuous(Adjective)
Rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.
unctuous(Adjective)
Profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.
Webster Dictionary
Unctuous(adj)
of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy
Unctuous(adj)
having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals
Unctuous(adj)
bland; suave; also, tender; fervid; as, an unctuous speech; sometimes, insincerely suave or fervid
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