Oily
Word | OILY |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | oil y |
Pronunciations | /ˈɔɪli/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Oily"
What do we mean by oily?
Of or relating to oil. adjective
Impregnated, smeared with, or containing oil; greasy. adjective
Excessively suave or ingratiating. synonym: unctuous. adjective
Consisting of oil; containing oil; having some of the qualities of oil: as, oily matter; an oily fluid.
Appearing as if oiled; resembling oil.
Fat; greasy.
Figuratively, unctuous; smooth; insinuatingly and smoothly sanctimonious; blandly pious; fawning.
Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous. adjective
Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil. adjective
Smoothly subservient; supple; compliant; plausible; insinuating. adjective
The sesame. adjective
The oil palm. adjective
Relating to oil. adjective
Smeared with or containing oil. adjective
Excessively friendly or polite so as to sound insincere. adjective
A marble with an oily lustre. noun
Smeared or soiled with grease or oil adjective
Coated or covered with oil adjective
Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil adjective
A marble with an oily lustre.
(in the plural) Oilskins. (waterproof garment)
Synonyms and Antonyms for Oily
- Synonyms for oily
- Bland Synonyms
- Blarneying Synonyms
- Blubbery Synonyms
- Cajoling Synonyms
- Butyraceous Synonyms
- Antonyms for oily
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The word "oily" in example sentences
What does oily mean?
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