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unctuous definition

unc·tu·ous (uŋkc̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

    1. of, like, or characteristic of an ointment or unguent; oily or greasy
    2. made up of or containing fat or oil
  1. like oil, soap, or grease to the touch: said of certain minerals
  2. soft and rich: said of soil
  3. plastic; moldable
  4. characterized by a smug, smooth pretense of spiritual feeling, fervor, or earnestness, as in seeking to persuade; too suave or oily in speech or manner

Etymology: ME < ML unctuosus, greasy < L unctum, ointment < ungere, to anoint: see unguent

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