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unctuous nghĩa là gì?

ngọt xớt

/ˈʌŋ(k)t͡ʃʊəs/US/ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəwəs/

unctuous in Vietnamese: ngọt xớt. In English, unctuous means having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.

Vietnamese words for unctuous

of a person: profusely polite, especially in an insincerely earnest and unpleasant manner
ngọt xớt

English meaning of unctuous

  1. adjective Having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.
  2. adjective Having fat or oil present; fatty, greasy, oily.
  3. adjective Of an aroma or taste, or a beverage (such as coffee or wine) or food (such as gravy, meat, or sauce): having layers of concentrated, velvety flavour; lush, rich.
  4. adjective Of soil: soft and sticky.

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Questions about unctuous in Vietnamese

What is the meaning of unctuous in Vietnamese?
Unctuous in Vietnamese is ngọt xớt.
unctuous nghĩa là gì?
Unctuous: ngọt xớt.
What does unctuous mean in English?
Unctuous means having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.

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