oleaginousness
- noun
- /ˌoʊliˈædʒɪnəsnəs/
- Formal
- She saw through the politician’s oleaginousness and remained unimpressed.
Examples
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The salesperson’s oleaginousness was obvious as he complimented every customer.
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His oleaginousness made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.
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His oleaginousness made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
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The politician's oleaginousness was evident during the debate.
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She saw through the politician’s oleaginousness and remained unimpressed.
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His oleaginousness made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.
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The salesperson’s oleaginousness was obvious as he complimented every customer.
Synonyms
1
9.2
Too much praise that tries to make people like you
1
7.6
A smooth, insincere way of talking that tries to please people
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9.9
Speech or manner that feels false and too eager to please
1
9.9
A false friendliness that tries to please or impress people
1
9.3
A way of speaking that is too friendly and seems not sincere
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9.9
Excessive praise that feels fake and forced
Antonyms
How Insincere
Surface Forms
Morphology
oleaginousness = oleaginous (semi-transparent) = oleagin + ous + ness
The morphological step from 'oleaginous' to the noun with '-ness' is regular and transparent.
Etymology
Oleaginousness also comes from the Latin olea, meaning 'olive' and 'oil', and paints the picture of something being 'oily'. That's why the word can describe a person who seems too smooth and not sincere, like unpleasant flattery.