oilier; oiliest
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
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Examples of oily in a Sentence
The liquid has an oily feel.
a pile of oily rags
The salad dressing was very oily.
Recent Examples on the Web
Those with oily skin will want to avoid sunscreens that are thick and pore-clogging, and instead should look for something non-comedogenic with a matte finish.
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
However, the journey has been challenging– especially as someone with oily skin.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 June 2024
The company, ranked 34 in the latest Fortune 500 Europe list, sells close to 70 million of the oily fruits a year, up 15% in the last 12 months.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 31 May 2024
It's formulated with normal to oily skin in mind and dries down pretty quickly.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2024
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
However, the journey has been challenging– especially as someone with oily skin.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 June 2024
The company, ranked 34 in the latest Fortune 500 Europe list, sells close to 70 million of the oily fruits a year, up 15% in the last 12 months.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 31 May 2024
It's formulated with normal to oily skin in mind and dries down pretty quickly.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2024
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“Oily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oily. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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oily
adjective
oilier; oiliest
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
a
: covered or soaked with oil
b
: high in oils that are naturally produced
oily skin
oiliness
noun
Medical Definition
oily
adjective
oilier; oiliest
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
: excessively high in naturally secreted oils
oily hair
oily skin
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