unctuous in Catalan
unctuous in Catalan is greixós, untuós — unctuous means having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
unctuous in Catalan
greixós
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
untuós
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
What does "unctuous" mean?
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adjective Having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
"The mechanic's hands were unctuous with engine oil."
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adjective Of food, drink or aroma, having a rich, smooth and full-bodied quality.
"The wine had an unctuous, velvety finish."
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unctuous in a sentence
- The mechanic's hands were unctuous with engine oil.
- He wiped the unctuous residue from the pan.
- The wine had an unctuous, velvety finish.
- Critics praised the sauce for its unctuous texture.
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What is "unctuous" in Catalan?
"unctuous" in Catalan is greixós, untuós. unctuous means: Having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
How do you use "unctuous" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic's hands were unctuous with engine oil." In Catalan, "unctuous" is greixós, untuós.
Are there other ways to say "unctuous" in Catalan?
Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "unctuous": greixós, untuós.
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