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noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm • smug self-serving earnestness • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual | ||||||||
41% | 8 | With affected suavity or pomposity | ||||||
adverb • in an unctuous manner | ||||||||
32% | 8 | With suavity | ||||||
adverb • with no problems or difficulties • in a smooth and diplomatic manner | ||||||||
Top Party Affected Suavity Crossword Clue
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UNCTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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UNCTION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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