unctuous

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈʌnktʃuəs/

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• Hyphenation: unc‧tu‧ous

Adjective

Positive unctuous

Comparative more unctuous

Superlative most unctuous

1. (of a liquid or substance) If a substance is unctuous, it is oily or greasy.
2. (by extension) If a person is unctuous, they are polite but would want something in return.