Definition
oleaginous
adjective
- containing, producing, or resembling oil; oily
- excessively flattering, ingratiating, or insincere in manner or speech
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The oleaginous texture of the avocado made it perfect for spreading on toast.
- Olive oil is an oleaginous product extracted from olives.
- His oleaginous compliments made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.
- The politician's oleaginous speech was full of empty promises.
- Oleaginous seeds like sunflower and sesame are rich in natural oils.
- She found his oleaginous charm completely unconvincing.