Unctuous Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for unctuous.

unctuous

unctuous

/ˈʌnktʃuəs/

oleaginous
saponaceous
slimy
savorous
creepy
effusive
groveling
oleaginous
slimy
sycophantic

Examples

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech;

adjective
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"Duck + News. The slippery duck sells news and flatters with grease."

"Unk + Tuous. His slick, oily words feel fake and too much."

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