Oleaginous

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ.liˈæ.dʒɪ.nəs/

Definitions of oleaginous

adjective describing something that is oily or greasy in texture or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The chef used oleaginous ingredients to cook the dish.

A2 The salesman's oleaginous manner made the customer uncomfortable.

B1 The politician's oleaginous speech failed to convince the audience.

B2 The company's CEO had an oleaginous personality that rubbed some employees the wrong way.

C1 The lawyer's oleaginous behavior in court raised suspicions about his motives.

C2 The professor's oleaginous demeanor masked his true intentions.

Examples of oleaginous in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the oleaginous substance forming a thin film on the surface of the water.

informal I don't like using that oleaginous lotion because it feels too greasy on my skin.

slang I can't stand that guy, he always comes across as so oleaginous.

figurative Her oleaginous charm helped her to smoothly navigate through difficult social situations.

Grammatical Forms of oleaginous

• past tense: oiled
• plural: oleaginouses
• comparative: more oleaginous
• superlative: most oleaginous
• present tense: is oleaginous
• future tense: will be oleaginous
• perfect tense: has been oleaginous
• continuous tense: is being oleaginous
• singular: oleaginous
• positive degree: oleaginous
• infinitive: to be oleaginous
• gerund: being oleaginous
• participle: oleaginous

Origin and Evolution of oleaginous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oleaginous' comes from the Latin word 'oleaginus', which is derived from 'oleum' meaning oil.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things related to or resembling oil, the term 'oleaginous' has evolved to also describe people or behavior that is excessively smooth, insincere, or oily in a figurative sense.