unctuous in Dutch
unctuous in Dutch is olieachtig, vettig, rijk — unctuous means having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
unctuous in Dutch
olieachtig
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
vettig
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
rijk
Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
romig
Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
vleierig
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
zalvend
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
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 Dutch?
"unctuous" in Dutch is olieachtig, vettig, rijk. 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 Dutch, "unctuous" is olieachtig, vettig, rijk.
Are there other ways to say "unctuous" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "unctuous": olieachtig, vettig, rijk, romig, vleierig, zalvend.
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