unctuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a smooth and excessive friendliness, often insincere.

  - "His unctuous behavior towards the boss was insufferable."
  - "The unctuous politician tried to flatter the voters with empty promises."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʌnktʃuəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

oleaginous , saponaceous , slimy , savorous , creepy , effusive , groveling , oleaginous , slimy , sycophantic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unctuous
luscious , pious , precious

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Variants

List of all variants of unctuous that leads to same result
unctuous , unctuously , unctuousness , unctuousnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin uncus meaning 'smear' or 'anoint'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unctuous' is often used to describe the texture of certain foods, such as olive oil or avocado.

2. In ancient Rome, people would anoint themselves with oil to make their skin feel smooth and unctuous.

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Related Concepts

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1. oily: Both 'unctuous' and 'oily' refer to something being smooth and slippery, but 'unctuous' has a connotation of insincerity.

2. lubricious: Both 'unctuous' and 'lubricious' refer to something being smooth, but 'lubricious' has a sexual connotation.

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Culture

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The word 'unctuous' has been used in literature and art to describe characters or situations that are overly flattering or insincere.

How to Memorize "unctuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone being excessively friendly and insincere, like a used car salesman.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being smothered by insincere flattery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unctuous, U is for Unpleasant' to remember the meaning.

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