oiliness

Variant of oily

oily definition

oily (o̵i′lē)

adjective oilier oil′i·er, oiliest oil′i·est

  1. of, like, consisting of, or containing oil
  2. covered with oil; fat; greasy
  3. too smooth; slippery; unctuous

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