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UNCTUOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

Example:

soapy compliments

Synonyms:

buttery; fulsome; oily; oleaginous; smarmy; soapy; unctuous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

insincere (lacking sincerity)

Derivation:

unctuousness (smug self-serving earnestness)

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