His manner was unctuous and not at all genuine. From LearnThat.org.
The staff in unctuous to regulars and condescending to those of us who still dress as if we lived in Seattle. From Wordnik.com. [Look No Further: Seattle’s Best Dining Deal « PubliCola] Reference
Now, I don't know if my unctuous is the same as your unctuous, you know, so - but it came out great. From Wordnik.com. [To Market, To Market: 10 Top Summer Cookbooks] Reference
BTW: the word "unctuous" used above is not a misspelling. From Wordnik.com. [More about sociopaths in American politics] Reference
My friend Nico and I have a longstanding & ongoing correspondence about this sort of meat, he sends me "unctuous" links very regularly!. From Wordnik.com. [Talking Meat] Reference
To us, 'unctuous' is much more of a texture than a flavor. From Wordnik.com. [The Kitchn] Reference
Krauthammer called Obozo "unctuous" ... and I agree completely. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
GRRRRR wrote: Krauthammer called Obozo "unctuous" ... and I agree completely. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
I dislike the sound of the word "unctuous", it sounds like the reviewer is trying too hard. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
Ccarpita: I dislike the sound of the word "unctuous", it sounds amark22 12 minutes ago 2:33 PM. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
Of pitch trees, oaks, and pines, and unctuous fir. From Wordnik.com. [The Aeneid English] Reference
A spark hath fallen, that, 'neath the unctuous rind. From Wordnik.com. [The Georgics] Reference
Office, was subjected to the manipulation of an unctuous dandy. From Wordnik.com. [West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas] Reference
"Now about that jewelry roll," Quentin began, all unctuous balm. From Wordnik.com. [Battle of the Bulging British Bridesmaids] Reference
"A sad pity," Mrs. Madgwick was remarking in her unctuous voice. From Wordnik.com. [The Making of a Soul] Reference
Brett heard the unctuous voice of the clerk as he offered the pen. From Wordnik.com. [It Could Be Anything] Reference
'Twas a nice trap, and the landlord an unctuous fellow for a villain. From Wordnik.com. [Under the Rose] Reference
It's rich, golden, unctuous without being greasy, and highly flavored. From Wordnik.com. [Laura Silverman: Golden Elixir: The Ultimate Chicken Stock] Reference
"It's her figger fits," laughed the fat porter, with an unctuous chuckle. From Wordnik.com. [Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls] Reference
The unctuous voice of the speaker was a contrast to O-liver's crisp tones. From Wordnik.com. [The Gay Cockade] Reference
The soil in his district was mostly a strong unctuous clay, free from stones. From Wordnik.com. [Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles] Reference
Like in one direction, he says: cook until the assembly is thick and unctuous. From Wordnik.com. [To Market, To Market: 10 Top Summer Cookbooks] Reference
And then, to French's relief, Marble came and announced in his unctuous voice. From Wordnik.com. [Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905] Reference
"The member is unduly excited," replied the chairman, in his most unctuous tones. From Wordnik.com. [A Woman for Mayor A Novel of To-day] Reference
He spoke to him in a grave, dignified manner that Kennedy found unctuous and cloying. From Wordnik.com. [The Worst Week] Reference
The other delicious sweet, but not tooth-dissolvingly unctuous, wine is much cheaper. From Wordnik.com. [Wine: Life is sweet] Reference
Mr. Raider received her cordially, and with a great deal of unctuous fatherly advice. From Wordnik.com. [Prudence Says So] Reference
The villain of the piece is Jerry Falwell, portrayed as an unctuous, scheming hypocrite. From Wordnik.com. [Any Given Sundance] Reference
He has often been compared to Eugene Sue, but his touch is lighter than Sue's, and his humor less unctuous. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
His Lordship then addressed Georges in a voice as soft and unctuous as it had before been ringing and enthusiastic. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Many unctuous things were said, but when one tyrant arose to speak his gratitude, Angus's face bore a look which boded ill. From Wordnik.com. [St. Cuthbert's] Reference
The mineral water, of which there is a most abundant supply, is limpid and unctuous, and tastes like slightly salt new milk. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
The cast features the delightfully goofy Alyson Hannigan ( "Buffy") and Neil Patrick Harris, who plays the unctuous lothario to perfection. From Wordnik.com. [Laugh Riot] Reference
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