unctuous in Japanese
unctuous in Japanese is 慇懃無礼 — unctuous means having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
unctuous in Japanese
慇懃無礼
Pronounced: inginburei
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 Japanese?
"unctuous" in Japanese is 慇懃無礼. unctuous means: Having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
How do you pronounce 慇懃無礼?
"unctuous" in Japanese is 慇懃無礼, pronounced "inginburei".
How do you use "unctuous" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic's hands were unctuous with engine oil." In Japanese, "unctuous" is 慇懃無礼.
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