oleaginous

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/
• (America) IPA: /ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/

Adjective

oleaginous

1. Oily, greasy.
2. (of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

   The oleaginous salesman convinced me to buy a more expensive car.

Synonyms

• (oily, greasy) greasy, oily, sebaceous, unctuous
• (falsely or affectedly earnest) fulsome, smarmy, unctuous

Translations

• French: oléagineux
• German: ölig, ölhaltig
• Italian: oleaginoso
• Portuguese: oleaginoso
• Russian: маслянистый
• Spanish: oleaginoso

Translations

• French: oléagineux
• German: ölig, schmierig
• Italian: untuoso
• Russian: елейный
• Spanish: empalagoso

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