UNCTUOUS


Meaning of UNCTUOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌŋktʃuəs ]

1.

If you describe someone as unctuous , you are critical of them because they seem to be full of praise, kindness, or interest, but are obviously insincere. ( FORMAL )

...the kind of unctuous tone that I’ve heard often at diplomatic parties.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

2.

If you describe food or drink as unctuous , you mean that it is creamy or oily. ( FORMAL )

ADJ

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