Definitions
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- adverb In an
oleaginous manner.
Etymologies
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oleaginous + -ly
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Examples
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He passed the plate after the sermon, and his rectitude shone out oleaginously on every line of his face.
The Booming of Acre Hill And Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life John Kendrick Bangs 1892
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"But graces and accomplishments like yours, dear Mrs. Hopkinson," he said oleaginously, "belong to the whole country."
The Story of a Mine Bret Harte 1869
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Which - under the circumstances - was even more oleaginously repellent than expressing regret; somehow managing to rub it in everyone’s face that a) it happened and b) he disapproved morally and isn’t he good?
Saying sorry - the new PR arms race Alix Mortimer 2009
plumpesdenken commented on the word oleaginously
something swirled oleaginously through a huge vat of liquid mud. mieville, perdito st station p. 127
December 8, 2006