Oleaginous

/ˌəʊliˈædʒɪnəs/
adjective

Having the nature or qualities of oil.

The olives produced an oleaginous liquid.
Visual representation of "oleaginous" - Having the nature or qualities of oil.

Often appears as...

  • oleaginous substance
  • oleaginous texture

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Technical

adjective

Excessively flattering or ingratiating.

The attorney's oleaginous attitude was distasteful to the jury.
Visual representation of "oleaginous" - Excessively flattering or ingratiating.

Often appears as...

  • oleaginous manner
  • oleaginous behavior

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Academic

adjective

Relating to or containing oil.

The medicine had an oleaginous basis, making it very slippery.
Visual representation of "oleaginous" - Relating to or containing oil.

Often appears as...

  • oleaginous compounds
  • oleaginous creams

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Having the nature or qualities of oil.

The olives produced an oleaginous liquid.
Visual representation of "oleaginous" - Having the nature or qualities of oil.

Often appears as...

  • oleaginous substance
  • oleaginous texture

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Excessively flattering or ingratiating.

The attorney's oleaginous attitude was distasteful to the jury.
Visual representation of "oleaginous" - Excessively flattering or ingratiating.

Often appears as...

  • oleaginous manner
  • oleaginous behavior

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Academic

adjective

Relating to or containing oil.

The medicine had an oleaginous basis, making it very slippery.
Visual representation of "oleaginous" - Relating to or containing oil.

Often appears as...

  • oleaginous compounds
  • oleaginous creams

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "oleaginous"
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Texture Association

Connect 'oleaginous' with how something feels—slick, smooth, or slippery—to remember its oily quality.

Illustration for Texture Association
The oleaginous texture of the sauce made it hard to grip the pasta.
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Visual Imagery

Picture items like salad dressings or oil spills to recall the oily nature of 'oleaginous'.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
After the spill, the oleaginous sheen covered the ocean's surface.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Texture Association

Connect 'oleaginous' with how something feels—slick, smooth, or slippery—to remember its oily quality.

Illustration for Texture Association
The oleaginous texture of the sauce made it hard to grip the pasta.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visual Imagery

Picture items like salad dressings or oil spills to recall the oily nature of 'oleaginous'.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
After the spill, the oleaginous sheen covered the ocean's surface.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Texture Association

Connect 'oleaginous' with how something feels—slick, smooth, or slippery—to remember its oily quality.

Illustration for Texture Association
The oleaginous texture of the sauce made it hard to grip the pasta.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visual Imagery

Picture items like salad dressings or oil spills to recall the oily nature of 'oleaginous'.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
After the spill, the oleaginous sheen covered the ocean's surface.
Visual representation of the word "Oleaginous"

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