buttery vs unctuous
unctuous vs butterybuttery is a noun but unctuous is not a noun.
buttery and unctuous both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| buttery | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| unctuous | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
buttery and unctuous
are synonyms defined as:
- buttery and unctuous: unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
| buttery (noun) | unctuous (noun) |
|---|---|
| a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals | |
| a small storeroom for storing foods or wines |
| buttery (adjective) | unctuous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| resembling or containing or spread with butter | unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech |
| unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech |
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