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Unctuously vs Sycophantic - What's the difference?

unctuously | sycophantic |

As an adverb unctuously

is insincerely and excessively charming.

As an adjective sycophantic is

obsequious, flattering, toadying.

unctuously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Insincerely and excessively charming

    • sycophantic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Obsequious, flattering, toadying.

    • Related terms

    * sycophant