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Showing words for UNCTUOUS using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Unctuous
[1] characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
[2] of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy.
[3] having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.
[4] slippery or greasy
[5] affecting an oily charm
Words related to Unctuous
fatty, greasy, slick, oleaginous, buttery, fulsome, insincere, smooth, smug, suave, smarmy, groveling, ingratiating, obsequious, servile
Words nearby Unctuous
uncrown, uncrowned, unctad, unction, unctuarium, unctuous, uncultivated, unculture, uncultured, uncurl, uncus
Origin of Unctuous
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin ūnctuōsus, equivalent to Latin ūnctu(s ) act of anointing (ung(uere ) to smear, anoint + -tus suffix of v. action) + -ōsus -ous
Other words from Unctuous
unc·tu·ous·ly , adverb
unc·tu·ous·ness , unc·tu·os·i·ty [uhngk-choo-os -i-tee] /ˌʌŋk tʃuˈɒs ɪ ti/ , noun
Word origin for Unctuous
C14: from Medieval Latin unctuōsus, from Latin unctum ointment, from ungere to anoint