Oleaginous vs. Unctuous

By Jaxson

  • Oleaginous (adjective)

    Oily, greasy.

  • Oleaginous (adjective)

    Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

    “The oleaginous salesman convinced me to buy a more expensive car.”

  • Unctuous (adjective)

    Oily or greasy.

  • Unctuous (adjective)

    Rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.

  • Unctuous (adjective)

    Profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.

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