OILY


Meaning of OILY in English

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

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