unctuous in Russian
unctuous in Russian is жи́рный, масляни́стый — unctuous means having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
unctuous in Russian
жи́рный
Pronounced: zhirnyy
(of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance) Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
масляни́стый
Pronounced: maslyanistyy
(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 Russian?
"unctuous" in Russian is жи́рный, масляни́стый. unctuous means: Having a greasy or oily texture or composition.
How do you pronounce жи́рный?
"unctuous" in Russian is жи́рный, pronounced "zhirnyy".
How do you use "unctuous" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic's hands were unctuous with engine oil." In Russian, "unctuous" is жи́рный, масляни́стый.
Are there other ways to say "unctuous" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "unctuous": жи́рный, масляни́стый.
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