unctuous in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈʌnktʃuəs/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unctuous.wav [UK] Forms: unctuous [positive], more unctuous [comparative], most unctuous [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]

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    },
    {
      "form": "more unctuous",
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        "of a liquid or substance"
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        "If a person is unctuous, they are polite but would want something in return."
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{
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "unctuous",
      "tags": [
        "positive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "more unctuous",
      "tags": [
        "comparative"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "most unctuous",
      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
    }
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        "If a substance is unctuous, it is oily or greasy."
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        "of a liquid or substance"
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        "If a person is unctuous, they are polite but would want something in return."
      ],
      "raw_tags": [
        "by extension"
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    }
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"unctuous" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]