Unctuous
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What Does Unctuous Mean?
- 油腔滑调的
- 阿谀奉承的
Unctuous Pronunciation
/ˈʌn(k)tʃuəs/
Unctuous Definition
adjective
Definition
Excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily in manner or speech.
In ZH
过分恭维的；油腔滑调的
How to Use Unctuous in a Sentence
- The salesman had an unctuous tone that made me suspicious of his intentions.
- His unctuous compliments quickly lost their charm after the first few minutes of conversation.
- She found his unctuous manner to be off-putting during the interview.
- The film critic described the actor's performance as unctuous, lacking genuine emotion.
- In the meeting, his unctuous approach failed to impress the tough crowd.