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(o̵i′lē)

adjective oilier, oiliest

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

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oilily adverb
oiliness noun

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adjective oil·i·er, oil·i·est

Of or relating to oil.
Impregnated, smeared with, or containing oil; greasy.
Excessively suave in action or behavior; unctuous. See Synonyms at unctuous.

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oilˈi·ly adverb

oilˈi·ness noun

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