Endearing and Unctuous

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Endearing adjective - Likely or intended to win one's affection.

Usage example: his impish sense of humor is one of his more endearing traits

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Unctuous and endearing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unctuous" instead an adjective "Endearing".

Unctuous adjective - Overly or insincerely flattering.

Usage example: an unctuous appraisal of the musical talent shown by the boss's daughter

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Endearing and unctuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Endearing" instead an adjective "Unctuous".

Nearby Word: unctuously

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