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unctuous
This term carries a strong negative connotation when used to describe human behavior. It suggests a level of flattery that is so exaggerated it becomes repulsive, evoking the image of someone who is "slippery" or "oily" in their social interactions. It is far more critical than "polite" or "charming," as it explicitly implies a lack of genuine sincerity.
In a technical or physical sense, the word describes the actual texture of substances like ointments or fats. While the physical meaning is neutral and descriptive, the behavioral meaning is almost always a pejorative used to describe someone who is trying too hard to please others for personal gain.
Ý nghĩa
Excessively flattering or oily in manner, especially in a way that seems insincere.
He is unctuous.
Ví dụ
His unctuous tone made me wonder what he was actually trying to sell me.
I cannot stand that unctuous smile he wears whenever the boss is around.
Stop being so unctuous and just tell me the truth.
The villain spoke in an unctuous whisper that sent shivers down my spine.
He approached the queen with an unctuous bow and a shower of compliments.
The ointment had an unctuous consistency that stayed on the skin for hours.
The cream felt unctuous and heavy, leaving a thick residue on my fingers.