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    [Adjective]  | "unc*tu*ous" | \ ˈəŋ(k)-chə-wəs \


    1: having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality

    2: fatty, oily

    3: smooth and greasy in texture or appearance


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French unctueus, from Medieval Latin unctuosus, from Latin unctus act of anointing, from unguere to anoint;

    [Adjective]  | "unctuous" 


    1: not being or expressing what one appears to be or express;


      * e.g., " ... an unctuous effort to appear religious to the voters "





    2: overly or insincerely flattering;


      * e.g., " ... an unctuous appraisal of the musical talent shown by the boss's daughter "



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     [ "Unctuous" ]

    1: Unctuous is an adjective. It means excessively or insincerely polite.

      * e.g.,  ... Rick- Can you hand me that remote next to you, please? 

     [ "Unctuous" ]

    1: A sexy Uncle.

      * e.g.,  ... "Damnnnn, you didn't tell me your uncle was so Unctuous" 

     [ "Unctuous" ]

    1: Unctuous - (v.) Characteristic of an ointment; something oily or greasy.

      * e.g.,  ... Robert Pattinson has very unctuous hair! WHY DOES EVERY TWILIGHT FAN LIKE HIM? IT'S SO DISGUSTING! 

     [ "Unctuous" ]

    1: A deliciously rich food that is creamy, buttery, or or otherwise decadent.

      * e.g.,  ... Ooo my, this Wagyu steak is sooo unctuous! 

     [ "Unctuous" ]

    1: Describing a delicious food with the rich taste and texture of butter, cream, or other decedent components.

      * e.g.,  ... Ooohh my, this Wagyu steak is sooo unctuous! 

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