Wordiyounctuous
🇬🇧 UK/'ʌŋktjuәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere way; also, oily or greasy in texture.
虚情假意的；油腔滑调的；油腻的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishunctuousother
=unctuous
Common Collocations
- 1.unctuous manner油腔滑调的举止
- 2.unctuous tone谄媚的语气
- 3.unctuous flattery虚情假意的奉承
- 4.unctuous texture油润的质地
Example Sentences
- 1.
The salesman's unctuous smile made the customers feel deeply uncomfortable.
- 2.
She saw through his unctuous flattery and refused to be swayed by it.
- 3.
The sauce had a rich, unctuous texture that coated the back of a spoon.