transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈəŋ(k)-chə-wəs, -chəs, -shwəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French unctueus, from Medieval Latin unctuosus, from Latin unctus act of anointing, from unguere to anoint
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : fatty , oily
b. : smooth and greasy in texture or appearance
2. : plastic
fine unctuous clay
3. : full of unction ; especially : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
• unc·tu·ous·ly adverb
• unc·tu·ous·ness noun