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unctuous

/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

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adjective

/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/C2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который чрезмерно или неискренне льстит, или вещество, которое является маслянистым или жирным.

Describes a person who is excessively or insincerely flattering, or a substance that is oily or greasy.

  1. Excessively flatteringC2formal

    Describing someone who is overly polite, flattering, or ingratiating in a way that seems insincere.

    ruЛьстивый

    • The salesman's unctuous manner made me suspicious.
    • She gave an unctuous smile that didn't reach her eyes.
    • His unctuous compliments were clearly meant to win favor.

    Synonymsbutteryfawningfulsomehoneyedingratiatingobsequiousoilyservilesmarmysycophantic

    Antonymsbluntforthrightfrankgenuinesincere

  2. Greasy or oilyC2formal

    Having a greasy, oily, or slippery texture or feel.

    ruМаслянистый или жирный

    • The sauce had an unctuous consistency from the butter.
    • His hands felt unctuous after applying the lotion.
    • The unctuous soil was difficult to work with.

    Synonymsfattygreasyoilyslickslipperysoapy

    Antonymsdrylean

Forms
  • more unctuous comparative form
  • most unctuous superlative form
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