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oleaginous

The correct spelling is oleaginous.

How to pronounce oleaginous

/ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/
adjective

IPA: /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. 1.Oily, greasy.
  2. 2.(of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

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