unctuous

/ˈəŋtʃwəs/

rich, smooth, and oily in texture

unctuous in a sentence

“The foie gras was unctuous.”

Latin unctuosus oily, from ungere to anoint

Related Words

herbaceous

having flavors of fresh herbs

briny

salty like seawater

earthy

having flavors suggesting soil or mushrooms

bright

having lively acidity

round

smooth and balanced without sharp edges

complex

having many layered flavors