oleaginous

• Описывает что-то маслянистое или жирное; в переносном смысле относится к человеку, который чрезмерно льстив или угодлив.

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.

   Елейный

   • 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.

   Синонимыfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilysmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Антонимыabruptbluntbrusquecandidcurtdirectforthrightfranktactless

2. Greasy or oilyC2formal

   Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil.

   Маслянистый или жирный

   • 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.

   Синонимыbutteryfattygreasyoilysebaceousunctuous

   Антонимыdrylean