How do you pronounce unctuous?

unctuous is pronounced as /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/.

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unctuous

😏unctuous (ánkchuas)

adjective

/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

lisonjero (lisonjero)

unction Uncultured

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.

Traducción del significado

Excesivamente halagador o adulador; aceitoso.

Oraciones de ejemplo

His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.

Su tono lisonjero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.

Synonyms

oily, ingratiating, obsequious, flattering

Antonyms

sincere, genuine, honest

Colocaciones

unctuous tone, unctuous smile, unctuous manner

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