Jun 7, 2016

Meaning of “unctuous”

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    • unctuous
      ('ungk·choo·ŭs)
      [adj.]
      1. unpleasantly and excessively or insincerely earnest or ingratiating.
      2. containing or having the quality of oil or ointment; greasy, slippery, suave.

      Example
      Example
      I left without test driving the car because the salesperson was so unctuous that I couldn’t trust him.

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