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oily
adjective \ˈȯi-lē\
: having the smooth or greasy quality of oil
: covered or soaked with oil
: containing or producing a large amount of oil
oil·i·eroil·i·est
Full Definition of OILY
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
a : covered or impregnated with oil <oily rags> b : relatively high in naturally secreted oils <oily skin> <oily hair>
3
: excessively smooth or suave in manner
— oil·i·ly \ˈȯi-lə-lē\ adverb
— oil·i·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of OILY
14th century
Related to OILY
- Synonyms
- adulatory, gushing, gushy, hagiographic (also hagiographical), fulsome, oleaginous, soapy, unctuous
OILINESS Defined for Kids
oily
adjective \ˈȯi-lē\
oil·i·eroil·i·est
Definition of OILY for Kids
: covered with or containing a greasy substance <oily rags>
— oil·i·ness noun
Medical Dictionary
oily
adjective \ˈȯi-lē\
oil·i·eroil·i·est
Medical Definition of OILY
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
: excessively high in naturally secreted oils <oily hair> <oily skin>
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