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unctuous

/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

/ˈʌŋk.tʃəs/

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unctuousadjective

more unctuous

Comp.

most unctuous

Super.

/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

/ˈʌŋk.tʃəs/

The unctuous texture of the sauce made the dish very rich.

Маслянистая текстура соуса сделала блюдо очень насыщенным.

His unctuous compliments made everyone uncomfortable.

Его льстивые комплименты заставили всех чувствовать себя неловко.

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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.