No. 4,800 in German
aalglatten
Slick, smooth-talking, or slippery (often used to describe a cunning or untrustworthy person).
In a sentence
Die Politikerin zeigte ein aalglattes Verhalten, das keine Zweifel zuließ.
The politician exhibited an unctuous behavior that left no room for doubt.
In this sentence, 'aalglatt' is used to describe the behavior as overly smooth or slick, possibly implying insincerity or manipulation.
Seine Einstellung zur Situation war aalglatt und zeigte keinen echten Standpunkt.
His attitude towards the situation was unctuous and showed no real stance.
Here, 'aalglatt' is applied to characterize an attitude as evasive or lacking firmness, suggesting unwillingness to commit.
Das aalglatte Design des Autos beeindruckte die Jury sofort.
The sleek design of the car immediately impressed the jury.
In this example, 'aalglatt' is used positively to describe the car's design as modern and streamlined, emphasizing its aesthetic appeal.
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