Unctuous(adjective)
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily or smug in manner.
Hindi meaning:चापलूस / चिकना-चुपड़ा
Synonyms: Sycophantic, Obsequious, Insincere, Smarmy
Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Blunt, Honest
Example: The politician’s unctuous speech was full of false promises to impress the crowd.
Trick to remember: Unctuous → Sounds like ‘unct oil’ → Oily tongue wala insaan jo har baat me chaplusi karta hai. 
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