unctuous
IPA: ˈʌŋtʃwʌs
adjective
- Of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance: having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
- Having fat or oil present; fatty, greasy, oily.
- Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
- Of soil: soft and sticky.
- (figuratively) Of a person:
- Complacent, self-satisfied, smug.
- Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
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