unctuously

• Adverbe décrivant un comportement excessivement ou hypocritement flatteur, doucereux et obséquieux, souvent d'une manière qui semble mielleuse ou servile.

An adverb describing behavior that is excessively or insincerely flattering, smooth, and ingratiating, often in a way that feels oily or sycophantic.

1. In a flattering or insincere mannerC1formal

   Acting with exaggerated politeness or friendliness, often to gain favor.

   De manière mielleuse

   • He unctuously praised the manager's every decision.
   • She smiled unctuously at the wealthy guests.
   • The salesman spoke unctuously, trying to close the deal.

   Synonymesingratiatinglyobsequiouslyservilelysmarmily

   Antonymesfranklyhonestlysincerely