Connect 'oleaginous' with how something feels—slick, smooth, or slippery—to remember its oily quality.

Texture Association

Picture items like salad dressings or oil spills to recall the oily nature of 'oleaginous'.

Visual Imagery

'Oleaginous' has a negative undertone when describing someone's behavior. It implies insincerity.

Using 'oleaginous' can suggest that a person's flattery is excessive to the point of discomfort.

'Oleaginous' is often used in discussing oily substances in health and beauty products.

In medical or scientific contexts, 'oleaginous' precisely describes an oil's presence or oil-like properties.