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PRONUNCIATION OF UNCTUOUSLY

unctuously  [ˈʌŋktjʊəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNCTUOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unctuously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES UNCTUOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unctuously in the English dictionary

The definition of unctuously in the dictionary is in an unctuous or insincere manner. Other definition of unctuously is in a creamy or oily manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNCTUOUSLY


ambiguously
æmˈbɪɡjʊəslɪ
conspicuously
kənˈspɪkjʊəslɪ
contiguously
kənˈtɪɡjʊəslɪ
continuously
kənˈtɪnjʊəslɪ
discontinuously
ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəslɪ
fatuously
ˈfætjʊəslɪ
fructuously
ˈfrʌktjʊəslɪ
impetuously
ɪmˈpɛtjʊəslɪ
incestuously
ɪnˈsestjʊəslɪ
inconspicuously
ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəslɪ
infructuously
ɪnˈfrʌktjʊəslɪ
ingenuously
ɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəslɪ
presumptuously
prɪˈzʌmptjʊəslɪ
promiscuously
prəˈmɪskjʊəslɪ
strenuously
ˈstrɛnjʊəslɪ
sumptuously
ˈsʌmptjʊəslɪ
tempestuously
tɛmˈpɛstjʊəslɪ
theftuously
ˈθeftjʊəslɪ
tumultuously
tjuːˈmʌltjʊəslɪ
unambiguously
ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjʊəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNCTUOUSLY

uncrumple
uncrushable
uncrushed
uncrystallised
uncrystallized
UNCTAD
unction
unctionless
unctuosity
unctuous
unctuousness
uncuckolded
uncuff
unculled
uncultivable
uncultivatable
uncultivated
uncultured
uncumbered
uncurably

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNCTUOUSLY

anonymously
cautiously
consciously
dangerously
deliciously
deviously
enormously
famously
generously
hilariously
meticulously
obviously
outrageously
previously
ridiculously
seriously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of unctuously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unctuously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNCTUOUSLY

Find out the translation of unctuously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unctuously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unctuously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

假惺惺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

untuosamente
570 millions of speakers

English

unctuously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कृत्रिम चाटुकारितापूर्ण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

unctuously
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

елейно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

untuosamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unctuously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

onctueusement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak semestinya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

salbungsvoll
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

滑らかに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

unctuously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unctuously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

unctuously
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

unctuously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अचूकपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

unctuously
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

untuosamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

namaszczeniem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

єлейно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unctuously
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζήλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

unctuously
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unctuously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unctuously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unctuously

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCTUOUSLY»

The term «unctuously» is used very little and occupies the 151.381 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCTUOUSLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «unctuously» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «unctuously» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unctuously

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNCTUOUSLY»

Discover the use of unctuously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unctuously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Gospel standard, or Feeble Christian's support
To feed upon Christ, unctuously preached, and unctuously felt, by the divine power of God the Holy Ghost, is to have a feast indeed. Give my love to all friends . The Lord be with you and your minister, and grant you both, and the friends at large ...
‎1859
2
Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases
... uncongenial task unconquerable patience unconscious serenity uncontrollable delight unconventional demeanor uncounted generations uncouth gambols uncritical position unctuously belaud [unctuously = exaggerated, insincere] [ belaud ...
Greenville Kleiser
3
John Henry Mackay: Shorter Fiction
They grease you, the unctuous ones: how can he talk other than unctuously, this narrow bourgeois, over whosepaunch his own milk teeth, fastened with gold, comically dangle. How else but unctuously? And the loud voices, the loud ones!
John Henry Mackay, 2000
4
The Parables of the Tail with No Teeth: The Bureaucratic ...
“Sit, sit, make yourself comfortable, my lad,” said Lancelot unctuously. Too unctuously for Thomas' taste. Uh oh, he wants me to do some more of his dirty work, he thought as he brushed aside the strewn shells and sat as close to the edge as ...
Patrick Fero, 2008
5
The Wines of the Rhône Valley
Last tasted 6/96. 1994 — Hermitage (white) The 1994 white Hermitage reveals a honeyed, citrusy fruit character, outstanding ripeness, rich, layered, unctuously textured fruit, and con- 89 siderable power and intensity. The wine's low acidity ...
Robert M. Parker, 1997
6
The World's Greatest Wine Estates: A Modern Perspective
It is unctuously textured, yet extraordinarily and beautifully balanced. I suspect it will drink well early in life, and then shut down for a few years. It should last for 4– 5 decades. The 1996 possesses some of the most amazing glycerin levels I ...
Robert M. Parker, 2010
7
The Angel Brings Fire Book 2 : Doubt Me Not
asked the Trooper, unctuously. “I... uhh... had a hip flask back there, I think,” admitted Billings, his brow furrowed with worry. “I'll pour it out if you want... if there's anything left in it.” “Well, we'll have a look at it and tell you,” answered the Trooper.
Marcus Shields
8
Bordeaux: A Consumer's Guide to the World's Finest Wines
... examples from this estate in many a year, this superb wine has a 90—92 light greenish-gold color and a gorgeous nose of honeyed fruit cocktail intermixed with caramel and vanilla. The wine is full-bodied, unctuously textured, with good  ...
Robert M Parker, 2003
9
Healing Our Differences: The Crisis of Global Health and the ...
They therefore gather the most grossly inadequate versions of African oral material they can find, and proceed, once again, to unctuously confirm themselves in their doublebarrelled prejudice against things both African and oral. (87) The use ...
Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, 2006
10
The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts
The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false ...
Arthur Miller, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNCTUOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unctuously is used in the context of the following news items.
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3 wines to pair with grilled brats
2013 Maculan "Pino & Toi" White Blend, Veneto, Italy: A blend of the white grapes friulano (toi, in Venetian dialect) and pinot grigio, at once unctuously smooth ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Rick Perry's glorious takedown of Donald Trump
Then yesterday, Cruz invited himself over to unctuously ingratiate himself with Trump. Thankfully, he did not bow as President Obama has done with foreign ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Lupica: How Can Obama Make 'Noble' Obamacare a 'Triumph?'
With HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell being interviewed about Obamacare, Lupica unctuously wondered out loud: "how did something that was this noble an idea ... «NewsBusters, Feb 15»
4
February 15, 1898: A Mysterious Explosion Sinks the USS 'Maine' in …
A war-ship is a curious kind of oil on troubled waters, though the Administration would have us believe the Maine to be about the most unctuously peaceful ship ... «The Nation., Feb 15»
5
Jeb Bush's First Big Political Speech Fooled Everyone
Unlike Bush, Walker isn't unctuously mourning the rise of income inequality. But ultimately the two see the country's economic challenges almost identically. «The New Republic, Feb 15»
6
The Appalling SOTU
It was verbose, stylistically grating, and largely fraudulent, as it took credit for benign developments that have not occurred and unctuously denounced political ... «National Review Online, Jan 15»
7
California chefs and cooks rejoice at lifting of foie gras ban
Seared, roasted or rolled into a torchon and poached, there's something about that richly flavored, unctuously textured duck's liver that makes good cooks ... «Los Angeles Times, Jan 15»
8
Federal judge blocks California's ban on foie gras
Seared, roasted or rolled into a torchon and poached, there's something about that richly flavored, unctuously textured... The judge's decision Wednesday to ... «Chicago Tribune, Jan 15»
9
Iran-Contra and the Non-Denial Denial
When Koppel first mentioned the article, he said with great condescension that it had “some wonderful touches” — but added, unctuously, that “as Mr. «The Intercept - First Look Media, Oct 14»
10
Poor Behavior Tries to Seduce With Words But Comes Off As a Lecture
Unctuously clever dialogue oozes out of Ian, the cynical Irishman (Brian Avers). His wife, the mercurial Maureen (Heidi Armbruster), careens into wittily unhinged ... «Vulture, Aug 14»

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