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unctuous in Portuguese

unctuous in Portuguese is untuoso, melífluo — unctuous means having a greasy or oily texture or composition.

unctuous in Portuguese

untuoso
adj
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
melífluo
adj
Profusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.

What does "unctuous" mean?

  1. adjective Having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
    "The mechanic's hands were unctuous with engine oil."
  2. 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 Portuguese?
"unctuous" in Portuguese is untuoso, melífluo. 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 Portuguese, "unctuous" is untuoso, melífluo.
Are there other ways to say "unctuous" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "unctuous": untuoso, melífluo.
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