HyperDic: oiliness

English > 2 senses of the word oiliness:
NOUNattributeoiliness, greasiness, oleaginousnessconsisting of or covered with oil
attributeoiliness, fulsomeness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, unctionsmug self-serving earnestness
English > oiliness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningConsisting of or covered with oil.
Synonymsgreasiness, oleaginousness
Broaderfatness, fat, blubber, avoirdupoisexcess bodily weight
Spanishgrasa
Adjectivesoilycoated or covered with oil
oilysmeared or soiled with grease or oil
oilycontaining an unusual amount of grease or oil
English > oiliness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningsmug self-serving earnestness.
Synonymsfulsomeness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, unction
Broaderhypocrisyinsincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
Spanishbombo, exagerado elogio, hipocresía, pesadez, untuosidad
Catalanuntuositat
Adjectivesoilyunpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

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