How do you pronounce unctuous?

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

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😏unctuous (ankchouas)

adjective

/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

flatteur (flatteur)

unction Uncultured

Signification

Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.

Traduction de la signification

Excessivement flatteur ou adulant ; huileux.

Phrases d'exemple

His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.

Son ton flatteur a mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.

Synonymes

oily, ingratiating, obsequious, flattering

Antonymes

sincere, genuine, honest

Collocations

unctuous tone, unctuous smile, unctuous manner

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