单词 | unctuous |
释义 | unctuous —unctuously, adv. —unctuousness, unctuosity /ungk'chooh os"i tee/, n. /ungk"chooh euhs/, adj. 1. characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug. 2. of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy. 3. having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals. [1350-1400; ME < ML unctuosus, equiv. to L unctu(s) act of anointing (ung(uere) to smear, anoint + -tus suffix of v. action) + -osus -OUS] |
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