Definition of unctuous

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Unctuous (a.) Bland; suave; also, tender; fervid; as, an unctuous speech; sometimes, insincerely suave or fervid..

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Greasy :: Greasy (superl.) Composed of, or characterized by, grease; oily; unctuous; as, a greasy dish..
Greasiness :: Greasiness (n.) The quality or state of being greasy, oiliness; unctuousness; grossness..
Butter :: Butter (n.) An oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning..
Oleaginous :: Oleaginous (a.) Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.
Oil :: Oil (n.) Any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, not miscible with water; as, olive oil, whale oil, rock oil, etc. They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication, illumination, etc. By extension, any substance of an oily consistency; as, oil of vitriol..
Fat :: Fat (superl.) Oily; greasy; unctuous; rich; -- said of food.
Adipocere :: Adipocere (n.) A soft, unctuous, or waxy substance, of a light brown color, into which the fat and muscle tissue of dead bodies sometimes are converted, by long immersion in water or by burial in moist places. It is a result of fatty degeneration..
Pinguid :: Pinguid (a.) Fat; unctuous; greasy.
Smear :: Smear (n.) Hence, a spot made by, or as by, an unctuous or adhesive substance; a blot or blotch; a daub; a stain..
Unguinous :: Unguinous (a.) Consisting of, or resembling, fat or oil; oily; unctuous; oleaginous..
Mellowy :: Mellowy (a.) Soft; unctuous.
Unctuous :: Unctuous (a.) Having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals..
Petrostearine :: Petrostearine (n.) A solid unctuous material, of which candles are made..
Unctuosity :: Unctuosity (n.) Quality or state of being unctuous.
Creamy :: Creamy (a.) Full of, or containing, cream; resembling cream, in nature, appearance, or taste; creamlike; unctuous..
Unctious :: Unctious (a.) Unctuous.
Anoint :: Anoint (v. t.) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil..
Ointment :: Ointment (n.) That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.
Pipe Clay :: Pipe clay () A plastic, unctuous clay of a grayish white color, -- used in making tobacco pipes and various kinds of earthenware, in scouring cloth, and in cleansing soldiers' equipments..
Oily :: Oily (superl.) Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance..
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