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Synonyms of oleaginous

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Another word for oleaginous is unctuous. Other synonyms of oleaginous are oily, sebaceous, fulsome and smarmy.

Synonyms and similar words for oleaginous

adjectiveOily, greasy.

oily
sebaceous
unctuousHaving the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.

adjectiveFalsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

Meaning of oleaginous

adjective Oily, greasy.
adjective Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.

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Questions about synonyms of oleaginous

What is another word for oleaginous?: Oleaginous has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unctuous, oily, sebaceous, fulsome and smarmy.
What does oleaginous mean?: Oleaginous means oily, greasy.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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