oiliness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, ölig zu sein; es kann sowohl das physische Merkmal eines Ölgehalts oder Ölfilms beschreiben als auch im übertragenen Sinn eine unehrliche, selbstgefällige oder berechnende Art meinen.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being oily, which can describe either a physical property of containing or being covered with oil, or a figurative quality of insincere, smug, or self-serving earnestness.

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1. State of being oilyB1formal

   The quality or condition of containing, resembling, or being covered with oil.

   Öligkeit

   • The oiliness of the salad dressing made it less appealing.
   • He complained about the oiliness of his skin after using the cream.
   • The mechanic noted the oiliness of the engine parts.

   Synonymegreasinessoleaginousnessslicknessunctuousness

   Antonymedryness

2. Insincere flatteryC1formal

   A quality of being overly smooth, ingratiating, or smug in a way that seems insincere or self-serving.

   Schmeichlerische Glätte

   • His oiliness during the interview made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The politician's oiliness was evident in his exaggerated compliments.
   • She saw through his oiliness and refused to trust him.

   Synonymeblandishmentfawningobsequiousnessslicknesssmarminesssycophancyunctuousness

   Antonymebluntnesscandordirectnessforthrightnessfrankness