oleaginous in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Oleaginous: excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily or rich in texture, often to the point of being distasteful or insincere.
Sample Sentences
- The chef's oleaginous dishes were rich and indulgent, leaving guests both satisfied and a bit guilty.
- His oleaginous charm made him popular at parties, though many found it insincere.
- The oleaginous texture of the cream made it perfect for moisturizing dry skin.
- She found the politician's oleaginous speech unconvincing, filled with flattery but lacking substance.
- With its oleaginous surface glistening in the sunlight, the oil slick was a stark reminder of the environmental disaster.