What does unctuously mean?

adv. in a way that is overly polite or flattering in a fake and disgusting manner

unctuously

🇺🇸 /ˈʌŋktʃuəsli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʌŋktʃuəsli/

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adverb

in a way that is overly polite or flattering in a fake and disgusting manner

He unctuously complimented her on her new dress, but she could tell he didn't mean it.

in a way that is overly polite or flattering in a fake and disgusting manner