unctuous
/ˈʌŋ(k)t͡ʃʊəs/adj
High School
1
Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
2
Having fat or oil present; fatty, greasy, oily.
3
Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
4
Of soil: soft and sticky.
5
Complacent, self-satisfied, smug.
6
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing