Usually means: Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.
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▸ adjective:  (obsolete) Synonym of unctuous

Similar:
unctuous, unguinous, unguentary, lentous, succulous, pinguidinous, concupiscentious, humective, cunctatious, lubrical, more...

Opposite:
genuine, sincere, straightforward, honest

Colors:
    olive,     mustard,     ochre,     amber,     taupe, more...

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Similar:
unctuous, unguinous, unguentary, lentous, succulous, pinguidinous, concupiscentious, humective, cunctatious, lubrical, more...

Opposite:
genuine, sincere, straightforward, honest

Colors:
    olive,     mustard,     ochre,     amber,     taupe, more...



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