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Meaning of oleaginous

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oleaginous

Pronunciation:/ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs//ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Oily, greasy.

  2. (of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

    Example: The oleaginous salesman convinced me to buy a more expensive car.