unctuous

unctuous
[ˈʌŋ(k)tjʊəs]
adjective
  1. (of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily
    (人)甜言蜜语的;油腔滑调的;过度谄媚的
    he seemed anxious to please but not in an unctuous way.
    他似乎很想让人高兴,但并不是讨好巴结。
  2. (chiefly of minerals) having a greasy or soapy feel
    (尤指矿物)油性的,油质的
派生
unctuously
adverb
unctuousness
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'greasy'): from medieval Latin unctuosus, from Latin unctus 'anointing', from unguere 'anoint'
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