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Oleaginous

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

[ oh-lee-aj-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

  1. rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily or greasy.
  2. exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; obsequious.

Examples of oleaginous in a sentence

  • From the excess shine and acne on her face, you can tell Olivia has an oleaginous skin problem.  
  • I had to dab my pizza with a napkin because it is so oleaginous.  

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