Definition of oily
oilier
;oiliest
1 : of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2a : covered or impregnated with oil oily ragsb : 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 of oily from the Web
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Young foliage often is shiny or oily-looking with a reddish tint.
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More popular overseas, this oily fish is delicious baked or cooked on the stovetop but may be at its best when grilled.
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While oily or solvent-soaked rags are the usual culprits in fires that start on their own, organic matter like compost and beauty bark can also smolder spontaneously, Seattle Fire Department spokeswoman Kellie Randall said in an email.
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The company also operates various bulk-like industrial operations such as providing vacuum service trucks to pick up oily waters solutions, and leasing industrial washer machines used to remove grease from engine parts.
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One of Dr. Park's favorites is the Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser for oily skin.
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Team member Moshe Alamaro tests materials by pouring tiny amounts of various biodegradable, oily substances into a special test rig filled with seawater.
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First Known Use of oily
14th century
OILY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of oily for English Language Learners
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: having the smooth or greasy quality of oil
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: covered or soaked with oil
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: containing or producing a large amount of oil
OILY Defined for Kids
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oilier
;oiliest
: covered with or containing a greasy substance oily rags
oiliness
nounMedical Dictionary
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oilier
;est
1: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2: excessively high in naturally secreted oils oily hair oily skin
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