oil painting

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === oil painting (countable and uncountable, plural oil paintings) A painting done with oil paints. (uncountable) The art of painting with oil paints. (British, humorous, litotes, chiefly in the negative) A physically attractive person. 2007 "Virginia Trioli talks to George Brandis and Wayne Swan" Lateline ABC (Australia) 14 September 2007: Wayne Swan: All I can say is that she's a much more attractive person than the Prime Minister. George Brandis: You're not exactly an oil painting yourself, Wayne. ==== Translations ====