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smarminess vs unction

unction vs smarminess

smarminess and unction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smarminess Yes No No No
unction Yes No No No
As nouns, smarminess and unction are synonyms defined as:
  • smarminess and unction: smug self-serving earnestness
Other synonyms of smarminess include fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, unctuousness.
smarminess (noun) unction (noun)
smug self-serving earnestness anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
smug self-serving earnestness
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Difference between smarminess and unction

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