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unctuous

UK
/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/
US
/ˈʌŋk.tʃəs/

Translations

unctuousadjective
more unctuous
Comp.
most unctuous
Super.
UK
/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/
US
/ˈʌŋk.tʃəs/
mielleuxAu sens figuré, pour une flatterie trop appuyée, souvent déplaisante.
His unctuous manner made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
Son attitude mielleuse mettait tout le monde mal à l'aise dans la pièce.
onctueuxAu sens propre, pour une texture grasse, lisse ou huileuse.
The unctuous texture of the lotion made it easy to apply.
La texture onctueuse de la lotion la rendait facile à appliquer.
Additional translations
humifèreEn parlant d'un sol riche en matière organique.
Synonyms
smooth-talking
sycophantic
slimy
oleaginous
insincere
servile
fawning
Antonyms
rough
gruff
blunt

Definitions

unctuousadjective
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.
His unctuous manner made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
Having a greasy or soapy feel.
The unctuous texture of the lotion made it easy to apply.
Rich in organic matter; containing a high proportion of organic material (especially of soil).
The unctuous soil of the river delta produced abundant crops year after year.
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