unctuous

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der übermäßig oder unaufrichtig schmeichelt, oder eine Substanz, die ölig oder fettig ist.

Describes a person who is excessively or insincerely flattering, or a substance that is oily or greasy.

1. Excessively flatteringC2formal

   Describing someone who is overly polite, flattering, or ingratiating in a way that seems insincere.

   Unctuous

   • The salesman's unctuous manner made me suspicious.
   • She gave an unctuous smile that didn't reach her eyes.
   • His unctuous compliments were clearly meant to win favor.

   Synonymebutteryfawningfulsomehoneyedingratiatingobsequiousoilyservilesmarmysycophantic

   Antonymebluntforthrightfrankgenuinesincere

2. Greasy or oilyC2formal

   Having a greasy, oily, or slippery texture or feel.

   Fettig oder ölig

   • The sauce had an unctuous consistency from the butter.
   • His hands felt unctuous after applying the lotion.
   • The unctuous soil was difficult to work with.

   Synonymefattygreasyoilyslickslipperysoapy

   Antonymedrylean