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oily

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔɪli/

oily means: Containing oil or covered with it.

adjective

CONTAINING OILB1

Containing oil or covered with it.

  • My skin feels oily.
  • Wash your oily hands before eating.
  • Salmon is an oily fish.

Similar words: greasy

Opposites: oil-free

Common phrases: oily skin, oily fish, oily hair

FALSELY FRIENDLYC2

Too friendly or polite in a way that seems false and makes you distrust someone.

  • I disliked his oily smile.
  • The salesman greeted us with oily charm.
  • Her oily compliments made everyone uncomfortable.

Similar words: smarmy, insincere, unctuous

Opposites: sincere

Common phrases: oily smile, oily charm, oily manner

Questions about oily

What does oily mean?

Containing oil or covered with it.

What is oily in other languages?

Türkçe: yağlı · Español: grasiento · Français: gras · Deutsch: ölig · Italiano: oleoso · 日本語: 油っぽい

How do you pronounce oily?

It is pronounced /ˈɔɪli/.

How do you use oily in a sentence?

My skin feels oily. Wash your oily hands before eating.

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