oily Definition
oily (o̵i′lē)
adjective oil′i·er, oil′i·est
- of, like, consisting of, or containing oil
- covered with oil; fat; greasy
- too smooth; slippery; unctuous
oily Related Forms
oily Synonyms
oily
modif.
Rich with oil
oleaginous, fatty, greasy, buttery, oil-soaked, rich, adipose, pinguid, lardy, bland, soapy, soothing, creamy, oil-bearing, oil-rich, saponaceous, petroliferous. Having a surface suggestive of oil
oiled, waxy, sleek, slippery, smooth, polished, lustrous, bright, brilliant, gleaming, glistening, shining, smeary; see also smooth.Antonyms
rough*, dull*, unpolished. * Unctuous
fulsome, supple, suave, compliant, insinuating, flattering, cajoling, coaxing, ingratiating, glib, smooth-tongued, smooth, gushing, smarmy*; see also affected 2.
oily Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
make: Attached Image: 50 KB The camera flash made the model look oily!
Modifies a noun
- fish: White fish, rather than oily fish, was used.
- rag: All tool handles should also be wiped with an oily rag from time to time, using linseed oil.
- residue: The procedure produced an oily residue composed of hundreds of complex organic molecules.
- skin: Great for oily skin - really sucks up excess oils.
- secretion: The oily secretion can be oxidized by the air and turned black.
- dressing: Keep it lean by skipping rich cream, or lots of oil or oily dressings or sauces.
Used with adjective complement
- get: The Fujin chain run means that the inside of your right leg can easily get oily.
- become: OILY HAIR Recently my hair has become very oily to the point where i need to wash it every day.
- feel: The coat can be wavy but is not generally curly, feeling oily when touched.
- look: The number 1 cyl spark plug looks oily, and the others look evenly black. the car runs fine.
Noun used with modifier
- fish: More oily fish Oily fish such as mackerel or salmon should be served at least once every three weeks.
- acid: Omega 3 fatty acids Oily fish is the best source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Modifying Another Word
- naturally: Teak, in common with several exotic hardwoods, is a naturally oily timber.
- especially: Try to have fish twice a week, especially oily fish such as mackerel and sardines.
- slightly: Slightly oily in texture with a good all round finish.
- particularly: Fish, particularly oily fish can protect against heart problems.
- too: Occasionally, an individual's skin is too oily, too acid, or too sweaty to work cleanly with nylon gloves.
- very: A good oil for very dry or very oily skin.
Preposition: in
texture: Slightly oily in texture with a good all round finish.

