Word of the Day – Unctuous

Unctuous (adj)

unk-tyoo-uss

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.

The kind of attention that is given to someone by their sycophantic following.

Example sentences

“She seemed desperate to please but not in an unctuous manner.”

“Her behaviour around the company’s management was unctuous and unpleasant to witness.”