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Showing words for UNCTUOUSNESS using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Unctuousness
[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 Unctuousness
unctuousfatty, greasy, slick, oleaginous, buttery, fulsome, insincere, smooth, smug, suave, smarmy, groveling, ingratiating, obsequious, servile
Words nearby Unctuousness
unctuousuncrown, uncrowned, unctad, unction, unctuarium, unctuous, uncultivated, unculture, uncultured, uncurl, uncus
Origin of Unctuousness
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 Unctuousness
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 Unctuousness
C14: from Medieval Latin unctuōsus, from Latin unctum ointment, from ungere to anoint
Synonyms for Unctuousness
duplicity, empty talk, hollow words, hypocrisy, hypocritical respect, insincerity, jive, lie, lip devotion, lip homage, lip praise, lip reverence, lip worship, mouth honor, mouthing, sham, smooth talk, sweet talk, token agreement, tokenism, tongue in cheek