Word Of The Day

Unctuous:

  1. characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
  2. of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy.
  3. having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals. [Dictionary.com]

Heard on America’s Test Kitchen in reference to their version of Charlotte Russe. I’ve also run across it in fiction, usually in a slightly repulsive context.

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