History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
complimentary

expressing admiration, praise etc

flattering

dishonest

not honest

lying, untruthful

fatty

like, having much fat

full of adipose tissue

gracious

pleasant; kind; polite; (of God) merciful

kind, giving

greasy

covered with grease

slippery, oily

impious

wicked (the more usual word)

not religious

obsequious

too eager to obey or serve; showing too much respect (especially hoping for reward or advantage)

groveling, submissive

oily

of, like, oil; covered or soaked with oil

fatty, greasy

persuasive

able to influence or persuade

effective, influential

sanctimonious

making a show (often insincere) of being religious

self-righteous

servile

(of a person, behaviour) being too obedient or too ready to help, especially to gain an advantage

grovelling, subservient

slippery

(of a surface) smooth, wet, polished etc so that it is difficult to stand or to move on, or hold; needing care

smooth, slick

suave

(especially of a man) pleasant and gracious (often insincerely) in manner

charming, smooth

UNCTUOUS as in Wiktionary
UNCTUOUS as in Wikipedia