unctuous
adjectiveHow many syllables in unctuous?
There are 3 syllables in the word unctuous.How to pronounce unctuous:
Definition of unctuous:
- unctuous (adjective):
- pretending to be kind and concerned but obviously not sincere
- unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.
- having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
Synonyms for unctuous:
affected
artificial
assumed
backhanded
buttery
contrived
counterfeit
deceitful
dishonest
double
double-dealing
double-faced
empty
fake
false
fawning
feigned
fulsome
glib
gushing
hollow
hypocritical
ingratiating
insincere
janus-faced
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Antonyms for unctuous:
arrogant
blunt
genuine
no-nonsense
reasonable
sincere
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