a. [ F. onctueux, LL. unctuosus, fr. L. unctus anointment, fr. ungere, unctum, to anoint. See Unguent. ] 1. Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy. “The unctuous cheese.” Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Bland; suave; also, tender; fervid; as, an unctuous speech; sometimes, insincerely suave or fervid. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Unc"tu*ous*ly, adv. -- Unc"tu*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]