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oleaginousness

oleaginousness

9.9
Having an oily or greasy feel like oil on hands
  • noun
  • /ˌoʊliˈædʒɪnəsnəs/
translation icon : oleosidad
  • The oleaginousness of the lotion left my skin feeling greasy instead of smooth.

Examples

  • The oleaginousness of the dish left a greasy aftertaste on the palate.

  • His hands were stained with the oleaginousness of engine oil after repairing the car.

  • The artist captured the oleaginousness of the paint in her impressionist landscapes.

  • The oleaginousness of the sauce made it unappetizing.

  • I noticed the oleaginousness in the product's texture.

  • The oleaginousness of the salad dressing made it difficult to enjoy the fresh vegetables.

  • After the meal, I couldn't shake the oleaginousness that lingered on my fingers from the buttery sauce.

Synonyms

oiliness
vsoleaginousness
1 3.9

A greasy shine or feeling caused by oil on skin and food

is the broader quality implying any slick characteristic rather than only surface presence
greasiness
vsoleaginousness
1 3.6

A surface covered with oil or fat that feels sticky

is the same general slick quality but wider in texture and use

Antonyms

dryness
8 1.0

Lack of water or wetness in something

How Oily

oleaginousness
9.9
greasiness
1 3.6
oiliness
1 3.9
slickness
1 4.8

Surface Forms

oleaginousness singular
oleaginousnesses plural

Morphology

oleaginousness = oleaginous (transparent) = oleagin + ous + ness

Standard nominalization: adding '-ness' to the adjective 'oleaginous' yields 'the state of being oily', a regular derivation.

Etymology

Oleaginousness comes from the Latin olea, which means 'olive' and gives the idea of 'oil'. So oleaginousness is the quality of being oily or greasy, like oil on your hands.