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oleaginous

UK
/ˌəʊlɪˈædʒɪnəs/
US
/ˌoʊliˈædʒɪnəs/

Translations

oleaginousadjective
more oleaginous
Comp.
most oleaginous
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊlɪˈædʒɪnəs/
US
/ˌoʊliˈædʒɪnəs/
The oleaginous texture of the lotion made it difficult to wash off.
La texture oléagineuse de la lotion la rendait difficile à rincer.
mielleuxSe dit d’un ton, de paroles ou de compliments excessivement flatteurs, avec une nuance péjorative.
His oleaginous compliments made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Ses compliments mielleux mettaient tout le monde dans la pièce mal à l’aise.
Additional translations
obséquieuxPlus soutenu ; employé surtout pour qualifier une attitude ou une personne servilement flatteuse.
Synonyms
insincere
slimy
sycophantic
unctuous
greasy
oily
smeary

Definitions

oleaginousadjective
Having the nature or quality of oil; oily or greasy.
The oleaginous texture of the lotion made it difficult to wash off.
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; obsequious.
His oleaginous compliments made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
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