Oleaginous
adjective | /oleaginous/
Containing or resembling oil; figuratively, excessively smooth, ingratiating, or flattering in manner.
Oleaginous
adjective | /oleaginous/
Advanced WordsHARDContaining or resembling oil; figuratively, excessively smooth, ingratiating, or flattering in manner.
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"An oleaginous film coated the surface of the water. Means: A layer of oily material covered the water’s surface."
"His oleaginous compliments made the guests uncomfortable. Means: His excessively smooth and flattering remarks made the guests uncomfortable."
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Oleaginous contains “oil”: it can mean oily, or figuratively slick and excessively flattering.
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