oleaginous

[US]/ˌəʊlɪˈædʒɪnəs/
[UK]/ˌoʊlɪˈædʒɪnəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.oily or greasy in texture; excessively flattering or ingratiating; pertaining to or resembling oil

Phrases & Collocations

oleaginous substance

oleaginous texture

oleaginous politician

oleaginous film

oleaginous food

oleaginous personality

oleaginous appearance

oleaginous smile

oleaginous residue

oleaginous coating

Example Sentences

the politician's oleaginous demeanor made many people distrust him.

she found his oleaginous compliments quite off-putting.

his oleaginous behavior at the meeting was hard to ignore.

the oleaginous salesman tried to convince me to buy the car.

many viewers were put off by the oleaginous host of the show.

his oleaginous flattery was clearly insincere.

she quickly learned to see through his oleaginous charm.

the oleaginous remarks made during the presentation were distracting.

his oleaginous nature made him a poor leader.

people often mistake oleaginous behavior for confidence.

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