unctuousness
Noun
Meaning
unctuousness (uncountable)
The state or characteristic of being unctuous.
Synonym: unctuosity
Synonyms
slipperiness
pean
hypocrisy
flattery
unction
flummery
oiliness
insincerity
obsequiousness
servility
hokum
slickness
glibness
greasiness
fattiness
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Hypernyms
Examples
Bacon fat brings out a salty unctuousness to cut through the sweetness of the sugars, and butter brings the milk fats to the party to give you a toasty nuttiness.
The shoulder, however was nicely marbled and cooked to a tender unctuousness with cabbage and carrots.
Its unctuousness really adds another layer.”