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Definition of Oleaginous
1. Adjective. Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. "Soapy compliments"
Exact synonyms: Buttery, Fulsome, Oily, Smarmy, Soapy, Unctuous
Similar to: Insincere
Derivative terms: Fulsomeness, Fulsomeness, Oiliness, Oleaginousness, Smarm, Smarminess, Unctuousness
Similar to: Insincere
Derivative terms: Fulsomeness, Fulsomeness, Oiliness, Oleaginousness, Smarm, Smarminess, Unctuousness
2. Adjective. Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil. "Oleaginous seeds"
Exact synonyms: Greasy, Oily, Sebaceous
Similar to: Fat, Fatty
Derivative terms: Greasiness, Oil, Oiliness, Oleaginousness, Sebum
Similar to: Fat, Fatty
Derivative terms: Greasiness, Oil, Oiliness, Oleaginousness, Sebum
Definition of Oleaginous
1. a. Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.
Definition of Oleaginous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Oleaginous
1. Oily or greasy. Origin: L. Oleagineus, pertaining to olea, the olive tree (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oleaginous
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