Definitions
- Describing a person who is excessively flattering or insincere. - Referring to behavior that is oily or greasy in nature. - Talking about language or speech that is overly smooth or polished, often with an insincere or manipulative intent.
- Describing a person who is excessively servile or obsequious. - Referring to behavior that is overly submissive or ingratiating. - Talking about language or speech that is excessively flattering or sycophantic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is excessively flattering or insincere.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or language/speech.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Unguentous implies a more calculated and manipulative behavior, while fawning suggests a more desperate or subservient attitude.
- 2Physicality: Unguentous can also refer to something that is oily or greasy in nature, while fawning is more focused on behavior.
- 3Usage: Unguentous is less commonly used than fawning and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 4Connotation: Unguentous has a more negative connotation, suggesting a more insidious or deceitful behavior, while fawning is negative but can also imply a more pitiable or pathetic attitude.
Remember this!
Unguentous and fawning are synonyms that describe behavior that is excessively flattering or insincere. However, unguentous suggests a more calculated and manipulative behavior, while fawning implies a more desperate or subservient attitude. Both words have a negative connotation and can be used to describe people or language/speech.
