oily (Meaning)
oily (s)
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
coated or covered with oil
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
oily (superl.)
Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance.
Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil; as, an oily appearance.
Smoothly subservient; supple; compliant; plausible; insinuating.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oily
Synonyms:
- insincere
- slavering
- copious
- ingratiating
- two-faced
- sanctimonious
- unrestrained
- unreserved
- backhanded
- slobbering
- feigned
- endearing
- profuse
- winning
- effusive
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
oily Sentence Examples
- The mechanic applied an oily lubricant to the engine parts.
- The surface of the lake was covered in an oily sheen.
- The chef used too much oil in the dish, making it overly oily.
- The old car emitted thick, oily smoke from its exhaust.
- The acne cream contained salicylic acid to reduce oily skin.
- The use of oily hair products can lead to scalp buildup.
- The oily fish was rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- The oily stain on the carpet required a specialized cleaner to remove.
- The salesman's hands were oily from handling used car parts.
- The kitchen floor became slippery due to the accumulation of oily residue.
FAQs About the word oily
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil, unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech, coated or covered with oil, smeared or so
hagiographical, unctuous, sickening, oleaginous, abundant, gushy,soapy, hagiographic, gushing, extravagant
artless, heartfelt, heartfelt, honest, ingenuous, genuine,unaffected, ingenuous, true, sincere
The mechanic applied an oily lubricant to the engine parts.
The surface of the lake was covered in an oily sheen.
The chef used too much oil in the dish, making it overly oily.
The old car emitted thick, oily smoke from its exhaust.
