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unctuous

The correct spelling is unctuous.

How to pronounce unctuous

/ˈʌnktʃuəs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈʌnktʃuəs/

Say it like: Unc-tuo-ws

The correct spelling is unctuous. (of a liquid or substance) Oily or greasy.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a liquid or substance) Oily or greasy.
  2. 2.(of a wine, coffee, sauce, gravy etc.) Rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.
  3. 3.(by extension, of a person) Profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.

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