Synonyms of unctuous
32 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for unctuous is oleaginous. Other synonyms of unctuous are mellowy. The opposite of unctuous is ununctuous.
Synonyms and similar words for unctuous
adjectiveHaving the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
- mellowySoft; unctuous; loamy.
- oleaginousOily, greasy.
- saponaceous
- slaistery ScotlandUnctuous.
- slimy
- unguinousConsisting of, or resembling, fat or oil; unctuous; oleaginous.
- smarmy dated, rareUnctuous, greasy, as hair from pomade.
- unctious obsoleteSynonym of unctuous.
- unctuose obsolete, rareSynonym of unctuous (“greasy, oily”).
adjectiveOf an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or...
- savorousFlavorful; savory; tasty.
adjectiveProfusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
- greasy
- oily
- asslicky
- fawningSeeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
- groveling
- ingratiatingWhich ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity...
- obsequiousExcessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
- schmoozyTending to schmooze; sucking up for the sake of social advancement.
- self-abasingHumbling by the consciousness of guilt or by shame.
- soapy
- sucky slangTending to suck up or ingratiate oneself.
- sycophanticExcessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering.
- toadyishSycophantic; fawning.
- toadyingThe obsequious behavior of a toady; sycophancy.
- trucklingApt to truckle, often fawning, obsequious, ingratiating.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- adipose
- butyraceousOf, pertaining to or containing butter; buttery.
- fatty
- lardaceous
- pinguidRelating to fat.
- sebaceous
- waxy
Opposite of unctuous
adjectiveHaving the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
- ununctuousNot unctuous.
Meaning of unctuous
- adjective Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
- adjective Having fat or oil present; fatty, greasy, oily.
- adjective Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
unctuous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unctuous
- What is another word for unctuous?
- Unctuous has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as oleaginous and mellowy.
- What is the opposite of unctuous?
- The opposite of unctuous is ununctuous.
- What does unctuous mean?
- Unctuous means having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
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