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Rareoleaginous
The correct spelling is oleaginous.
How to pronounce oleaginous
/ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/
adjectiveIPA: /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/
Say it like: Olee-jin-ows
The correct spelling is oleaginous. Oily, greasy. For example: "The oleaginous salesman convinced me to buy a more expensive car."
Usage Examples
“The oleaginous salesman convinced me to buy a more expensive car.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Oily, greasy.
- 2.(of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.
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