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UNCTUOUS

unc·tu·ous [uhngk-choo-uhs]

–adjective

1. characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
2. of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy.
3. having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.

[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < ML ūnctuōsus, equiv. to L ūnctu(s) act of anointing (ung(uere) to smear, anoint + -tus suffix of v. action) + -ōsus -ous]

—Related forms
unc·tu·ous·ly, adverb
unc·tu·ous·ness, unc·tu·os·i·ty [uhngk-choo-os-i-tee]