I. ˈȯilē, -li adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: oil (I) + -y
1. : of, relating to, or consisting of oil : containing oil : having the nature or qualities of oil
2. : covered or impregnated with oil : greasy
rid of rubbish and oily rags — My Weekly Reader
3. : unctuously ingratiating or insinuating : plausible , smooth , suave
an oily , sycophantic press agent — Lee Rogow
II. adverb
: oilily
of oily smooth texture