Unctuous 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 2

Unctuous 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 2

Unctuous 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 2

/ˈʌŋk.tju.əs/ (adj)

showing insincere praise, excessively flattering or ingratiating, obsequious, sycophantic, servile, groveling, fawning, oily or greasy, fatty, slippery

Where is Mr Slowcake? Why will he not show himself? Is he too good to rub shoulders with his supporters? Why should anyone follow an anonymity?

Your questions are good. The Amanuensis is prepared for the thrust but not the vigour. Even his most unctuous smile falters. “I think these are questions best suited for Mr Slowcake.” Well where is he then? He doesn’t have an answer. A few supporters lay down their placards. One disgruntled tomb-colonist rewrites her slogan. “___ this for a game of soldiers.”

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Antonym: arrogant

Noun: unctuousness, unctuosity

Adverb: unctuously