Unctuosity vs. Unctiousness — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unctuosity and Unctiousness
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Definitions
Unctuosity
Excessively ingratiating or insincerely earnest
Was annoyed by the unctuous waiter.
Unctiousness
(obsolete) The quality of being unctious.
Unctuosity
Containing or composed of oil or fat.
Unctuosity
Having the quality or characteristics of oil or ointment; slippery.
Unctuosity
Abundant in organic materials; soft and rich
Unctuous soil.
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Unctuosity
The state or characteristic of being unctuous.
Unctuosity
Quality or state of being unctuous.
