Unctuous: alternatives and connections

Not being in truth what one appears to be; not sincere; dissembling; hypocritical; disingenuous; deceitful; false; -- said of persons; also of speech…

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Not being in truth what one appears to be; not sincere; dissembling; hypocritical; disingenuous; deceitful; false; -- said of persons; also of speech…

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The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, me…

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The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, me…

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Having the qualities, consistence, or appearance, of butter.

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Full; abundant; plenteous; not shriveled.

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Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance.

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Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.

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Resembling soap; having the qualities of, or feeling like, soap; soft and smooth.

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