unctuous in Finnish
unctuous in Finnish is lipevä, öljyinen, täyteläinen — unctuous means having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
unctuous in Finnish
lipevä
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
öljyinen
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
täyteläinen
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.
tahmea
Of soil: soft and sticky.
lipevä
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
liukas
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
mairea
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 Finnish?
"unctuous" in Finnish is lipevä, öljyinen, täyteläinen. 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 Finnish, "unctuous" is lipevä, öljyinen, täyteläinen.
Are there other ways to say "unctuous" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "unctuous": lipevä, öljyinen, täyteläinen, tahmea, liukas, mairea.
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