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Oiliness (Noun)

Consisting of or covered with oil.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The mechanic's hands were stained with the oiliness of the engine parts he had been working on all day.
The oiliness of the fried chicken made it difficult to eat without making a mess.
After a long day of cooking, the kitchen was filled with the oiliness of fried foods.
The oiliness of the skin made it difficult for the makeup to stay in place.
The oiliness of the road after the spill made it slippery and hazardous for drivers.

Smug self-serving earnestness.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The politician's speech was dripping with oiliness as he patted himself on the back for his supposed accomplishments.
Her oiliness was off-putting, making it hard to take her seriously as she touted her latest self-help book.
The self-proclaimed guru's oiliness was evident in every word, making his followers roll their eyes in annoyance.
The oiliness of the motivational speaker's tone made it clear that he was more interested in selling his own brand than actually helping others.
The oiliness of the celebrity's apology was transparent, and it only served to further damage their already tarnished reputation.