unctuous
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“Forgotten Island” is an exercise in being unctuous, not entertaining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
A core subplot in the film involves Ella’s father, played with an unctuous, desperate charm by Harrelson, reappearing in her life after many years with his own agenda.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Give me tart vinegars and grassy, unctuous oils — infused with almonds, pistachios and lots of fresh, bright herbs.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
Among Mr. Flaherty’s characters were Guy Caballero, the sleazy president of the station, and Sammy Maudlin, an unctuous late-night talk show host.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
General Peckem roused himself after a moment with an unctuous and benignant smile.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing unctuous
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