Unctuous
(adjective)
Excessively or insincerely flattering; oily; smooth.
Origin:
From latin unctuosus, from unguentum ("oil, ointmen.t")
Examples:
- His unctuous compliments made her uncomfortable.
- The unctuous sales pitch made her skeptical.
- The unctuous politician was not trusted by the voters.
- Her unctuous demeanor was not genuine.
- The unctuous clergyman's sermons were not well received.