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unctuousness

/ˌʌŋktʃuːˈnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does unctuousness mean?

noun

The quality of being smooth and flattering in a way that is considered insincere or overly flattering. A quality of being excessively smooth or flattering, often in a way that is considered insincere.

Example

"The politician's unctuousness began to grate on the audience as he delivered his speech."

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