adj
oily
OY-lee
adj
1
Covered with, containing, or resembling oil.
"Her skin gets oily in the summer heat."
"The mechanic's hands were oily after fixing the engine."
2
Excessively polite or flattering in an insincere way.
"The salesman had an oily charm that made her suspicious."
How to Use Oily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGreasy or oil-covered, or, describing a person, unpleasantly smooth and insincere.
Common pairings
oily skin
oily food
an oily smile
Word Forms
oilier comparative, oilies plural, oiliest superlative
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