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unctuous vs oily

oily vs unctuous

unctuous and oily both are adjectives.

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

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