oiliness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'être huileux, pouvant décrire soit la propriété physique de contenir ou d'être recouvert d'huile, soit une qualité figurée de sérieux hypocrite, suffisant ou intéressé.

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.

   État de ce qui est huileux

   • 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.

   Synonymesgreasinessoleaginousnessslicknessunctuousness

   Antonymesdryness

2. Insincere flatteryC1formal

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

   Onctuosité (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblandishmentfawningobsequiousnessslicknesssmarminesssycophancyunctuousness

   Antonymesbluntnesscandordirectnessforthrightnessfrankness