UNCTUOUS


Meaning of UNCTUOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈʌŋktjuəs ]

adj. 1 (of behaviour, speech, etc.) unpleasantly flattering; oily. 2 (esp. of minerals) having a greasy or soapy feel; oily. øøunctuously adv. unctuousness n. [ME f. med.L unctuosus f. L unctus anointing (as UNCTION)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.