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oily - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
oily
Definition
(adj) containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
Synonyms
:
greasy
,
oleaginous
,
sebaceous
Example Sentence
greasy hamburgers
oily fried potatoes
oleaginous seeds
Definition
(adj) unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Synonyms
:
buttery
,
fulsome
,
oleaginous
,
smarmy
,
soapy
,
unctuous
Example Sentence
buttery praise
gave him a fulsome introduction
an oily sycophantic press agent
oleaginous hypocrisy
smarmy self-importance
the unctuous Uriah Heep
soapy compliments
Definition
(adj) coated or covered with oil
Example Sentence
oily puddles in the streets
Definition
(adj) smeared or soiled with grease or oil
Synonyms
:
greasy
Example Sentence
greasy coveralls
get rid of rubbish and oily rags
Word used in video below:
text: olive oil, Pennzoil -- it's very oily.
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