UNCTUOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Unctuous.

How to pronounce unctuous:

Example: "Buttery praise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

(of a liquid or substance) oily or greasy.

(of a wine, coffee, sauce, gravy etc.) rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.

(by extension, of a person) profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.

"His unctuous smile made me suspicious of his motives."

"The politician's unctuous speech was met with skepticism."

"The salesman's unctuous mannerisms annoyed the customers."

"She couldn't stand his unctuous compliments and flattery."

"The chef's unctuous sauce enhanced the flavor of the dish."

Is UNCTUOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, unctuous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNCTUOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is UNCTUOUS a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, unctuous is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
UNCTUOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is UNCTUOUS a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, unctuous is valid for WordFeud

Valid Word
UNCTUOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.