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unction vs smarminess

smarminess vs unction

unction and smarminess both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unction Yes No No No
smarminess Yes No No No
As nouns, unction and smarminess are synonyms defined as:
  • unction and smarminess: smug self-serving earnestness
Other synonyms of unction include fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, unctuousness.
unction (noun) smarminess (noun)
anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual smug self-serving earnestness
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 unction and smarminess

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