adj.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ i-l ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: oil · i · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
1 : of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2 a : covered or impregnated with oil < oily rags> b : relatively high in naturally secreted oils < oily skin> < oily hair>
3 : excessively smooth or suave in manner
– oil · i · ly \ ' o ̇ i-l ə -l ē \ adverb
– oil · i · ness \ -l ē -n ə s \ noun