unctuous: significato e definizioni

Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness: "the unctuous, complacent court composer who is consumed with envy and self-loathing” ( Rhoda Koenig).

Having the quality or characteristics of oil or ointment; slippery.

Containing or composed of oil or fat.

Abundant in organic materials; soft and rich: unctuous soil.