oiliness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser oleoso, podendo descrever tanto a propriedade física de conter ou estar coberto de óleo quanto, em sentido figurado, um comportamento insincero, bajulador ou interesseiro.

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.

   Oleosidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgreasinessoleaginousnessslicknessunctuousness

   Antônimosdryness

2. Insincere flatteryC1formal

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

   Lisonja insincera

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblandishmentfawningobsequiousnessslicknesssmarminesssycophancyunctuousness

   Antônimosbluntnesscandordirectnessforthrightnessfrankness