unctuously
The word “unctuously” has 4 syllables: unc-tu-ous-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈʌŋkʧuəsli/
What is synonym and antonym for unctuously?
In the thesaurus, “unctuously” has 29 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for unctuously along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for unctuously
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- calculatingly
- cannily
- craftily
- cunningly
- deceitfully
- deceptively
- deviously
- dishonestly
- falsely
- flatteringly
- furtively
- hypocritically
- insidiously
- insincerely
- pretentiously
- sharply
- shiftily
- slickly
- slily
- slyly
- sycophantically
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- unnaturally
Antonyms for unctuously
- artlessly
- freely
- genuinely
- guilelessly
- honestly
- ingenuously
- innocently
- naively
- naturally
- openheartedly
- openly
- simply
- sincerely
- truly
- unaffectedly
- unfeignedly
- unpretentiously
Example Sentences
- He spoke unctuously, trying to charm everyone in the room.
- The salesman greeted us unctuously, making us feel uncomfortable.
- She smiled unctuously as she handed over the gift, hoping for a reaction.
- His apology was delivered unctuously, lacking any genuine emotion.
- The politician shook hands unctuously, clearly more interested in appearances than sincerity.
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unctuously, such as: affectedly, archly, artfully, artificially, artlessly, calculatingly, cannily.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
calculatingly
- advisedly
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- after consideration
- apurpose
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- artificially
- by design
- cannily
- circumspectly
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- cunningly
- deceitfully
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- deliberately
- designed
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- emphatically
- falsely
- falteringly
- flatteringly
- freely
- furtively
- haltingly
- hesitantly
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- hypocritically
- in cold blood
- independently
- insidiously
- insincerely
- intentionally
- knowingly
- leisurely
- meaningfully
- on purpose
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- resolutely
- sharply
- shiftily
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- slowly
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- studiedly
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- sycophantically
- tentatively
- to that end
- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- unnaturally
- voluntarily
- willfully
- with a view to
- with eyes wide open
- with full intent
- with malice aforethought
- without qualms
- wittingly
falsely
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- basely
- calculatingly
- cannily
- craftily
- crookedly
- cunningly
- deceitfully
- deceptively
- deviously
- dishonestly
- dishonorably
- disloyally
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- falseheartedly
- flatteringly
- furtively
- hypocritically
- insidiously
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- shiftily
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- sycophantically
- traitorously
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- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- unfaithfully
- unnaturally
- unscrupulously
cannily
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- calculatingly
- craftily
- cunningly
- deceitfully
- deceptively
- deviously
- dishonestly
- falsely
- flatteringly
- furtively
- greedily
- hypocritically
- illiberally
- insidiously
- insincerely
- meanly
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- parsimoniously
- pretentiously
- sharply
- shiftily
- slickly
- slily
- slyly
- stingily
- sycophantically
- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- ungenerously
- unnaturally
deceitfully
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- calculatingly
- cannily
- craftily
- cunningly
- deceptively
- deviously
- dishonestly
- disloyally
- falsely
- flatteringly
- furtively
- hypocritically
- insidiously
- insincerely
- perfidiously
- pretentiously
- sharply
- shiftily
- slickly
- slily
- slyly
- sycophantically
- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- unfaithfully
- unnaturally
- unscrupulously
deceptively
- ably
- adroitly
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- calculatingly
- cannily
- carefully
- cleverly
- coolly
- craftily
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- cunningly
- deceitfully
- deceivingly
- deftly
- deliberately
- deviously
- dishonestly
- facilely
- falsely
- flatteringly
- foxily
- furtively
- guilefully
- hypocritically
- insidiously
- insincerely
- intelligently
- judiciously
- keenly
- knowingly
- mendaciously
- perspicaciously
- pretentiously
- sagaciously
- sharply
- shiftily
- skillfully
- slickly
- slily
- slyly
- smartly
- sycophantically
- trickily
- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- unnaturally
- untruly
- wrongly