Unctuous vs. Unguent

Unctuousadjective

(of a liquid or substance) Oily or greasy.

Unctuousadjective

(of a wine, coffee, sauce, gravy etc.) Rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.

Unctuousadjective

Profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.

Unctuousadjective

Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.

Unctuousadjective

Having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals.

Unctuousadjective

Bland; suave; also, tender; fervid; as, an unctuous speech; sometimes, insincerely suave or fervid.

Unctuousadjective

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech;

Unguentnoun

Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

Unguentnoun

A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment.

Unguentnoun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Unguent

An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries (i.e. damage to the skin).