oleaginous

• Décrit quelque chose d'huileux ou de gras ; au sens figuré, se dit d'une personne excessivement flatteuse ou obséquieuse.

Describes something that is oily or greasy; figuratively, it refers to a person who is excessively flattering or ingratiating.

1. Excessively smooth or flatteringC2formal

   Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.

   d'une suavité excessive

   • The salesman's oleaginous compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • His oleaginous tone during the interview seemed insincere.
   • She found his oleaginous flattery to be quite off-putting.

   Synonymesfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilysmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymesabruptbluntbrusquecandidcurtdirectforthrightfranktactless

2. Greasy or oilyC2formal

   Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil.

   Graisseux ou huileux

   • The sauce had an oleaginous texture that clung to the spoon.
   • He wiped the oleaginous residue from the pan.
   • The chef avoided using too much butter to prevent an oleaginous finish.

   Synonymesbutteryfattygreasyoilysebaceousunctuous

   Antonymesdrylean