oleaginousness
oleaginousness — noun
1. the quality of having a greasy, slippery texture or appearance, especially becau
the quality of having a greasy, slippery texture or appearance, especially because a surface or substance is coated with oil or fat.
The oleaginousness of the fried spring rolls left a glossy sheen on Mira's chopsticks.
collocation: oleaginousness of [food item]
Baraka wiped the engine block, annoyed by the persistent oleaginousness of the lubricant.
collocation: persistent oleaginousness
Skincare brands now advertise oil-free formulas to appeal to customers who dislike oleaginousness.
The chef used paper towels to reduce the oleaginousness of the melted cheese.
A thin layer of dust clung to the machinery, trapped by the surface's persistent oleaginousness.
- oiliness
the everyday equivalent; less formal and more common in general use
- greasiness
more concrete and informal; typical in cooking and mechanical contexts
- unctuousness
similar formal register; also carries a figurative meaning of insincere smoothness
- fattiness
restricted to contexts involving animal fat rather than vegetable oil
- dryness
the complete absence of oil or moisture on a surface
用法筆記
Occasionally extended to describe a person's manner as excessively smooth, flattering, or insincere — for example, 'the oleaginousness of the salesman's pitch.' This figurative use is much rarer than the literal sense and is best reserved for formal or literary writing.