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unctuous vs buttery

buttery vs unctuous

unctuous is not a noun while buttery is a noun.

unctuous and buttery both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unctuous No Yes No No
buttery Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, unctuous and buttery are synonyms defined as:
  • unctuous and buttery: unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Other synonyms of unctuous include fulsome, oily, oleaginous, smarmy, soapy.
unctuous (noun) buttery (noun)
a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
unctuous (adjective) buttery (adjective)
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech resembling or containing or spread with butter
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Difference between unctuous and buttery

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