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oleaginous vs unctuous

unctuous vs oleaginous

oleaginous and unctuous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oleaginous No Yes No No
unctuous No Yes No No
As adjectives, oleaginous and unctuous are synonyms defined as:
  • oleaginous and unctuous: unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Other synonyms of oleaginous include buttery, fulsome, oily, smarmy, soapy.
oleaginous (adjective) unctuous (adjective)
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Difference between oleaginous and unctuous

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