Unctuous
adjective
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.
adjective
1.
slippery or greasy
2.
affecting an oily charm
unctuous unc·tu·ous (ŭngk’chōō-əs)
adj.
Containing or composed of oil or fat.
unc’tu·ous·ness or unc’tu·os’i·ty (-ŏs’ĭ-tē) n.
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