oleaginous (Meaning)
oleaginous (s)
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
oleaginous (a.)
Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oleaginous
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Synonyms:
- backhanded
- winning
- feigned
- mealymouthed
- endearing
- unrestrained
- mushy
- winsome
- uninhibited
- hypocritical
- copious
- slavering
- ingratiating
- two-faced
- drooling
- insincere
- profuse
- sanctimonious
- slobbering
- unreserved
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No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word oleaginous
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech, containing an unusual amount of grease or oilHaving the nature or qualities of oil; oily
gushy, soapy, hagiographical, hagiographic, abundant, sickening,oily, unctuous, demonstrative, effusive
genuine, artless, unaffected, unpretentious, true, earnest, artless, unpretentious, honest, ingenuous
The oleaginous substance coated the surface, rendering it slippery to the touch.
The seeds of the plant contained a high proportion of oleaginous material, making them a valuable source of oil.
The oleaginous nature of the soil made it difficult to cultivate crops.
The oleaginous film on the water's surface prevented the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the aquatic environment.
