unctuous

Day 31Level 3

UNGK-choo-uhs

greasy

slippery or greasy; affecting an oily charm

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

fulsome, phony, smarmy

Antonyms:

sincere, genuine

Example Sentence:

To make really sensuous, velvety, unctuous scrambled eggs, you have to use a bit of elbow grease.

Related Words

depart secretly

aab-SKAHND

to depart in a sudden and secret manner

severe suffering

ANG-gwish

acute pain or suffering

pacify

uh-PEEZ

to bring to a state of peace or calm; pacify

playful remarks

BAN-ter

friendly and teasing remarks

roundabout

suhr-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

roundabout, lengthy way of saying something

implication

kon-uh-TEY-shuhn

implication, association