OILED Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯi(-ə)ld

Definition of oiled

as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction following the fuel spill, the resulting oiled stretch of roadway had to be closed to traffic

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as in drunk

slang being under the influence of alcohol Casino operators like to keep their guests oiled and willing to part with their money.

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oiled

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verb

past tense of oil

as in greased

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently

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Recent Examples of oiled

Adjective

Place steak on oiled grates, and grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of steak registers 125°F, 10 to 12 minutes. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels. — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026

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Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 Getting a wing who can defend, shoot and dribble adequately would have oiled the cogs of an often clunky offense. — Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oiled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled

Adjective

Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
But if opting for a slicked knot that eliminates all natural texture feels a little too intense, a relaxed and romantic ballet bun can provide some welcome balance.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of slicked

Adjective

At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
In Season 3, Danny, by his own admission, was drunk on camera across multiple episodes — during a cast trip to San Diego, while on another trip to Mexico and in the finale at a party.

— Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of drunk

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Guys loaded the shipment onto their boat once lots of hands had been greased.

— George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of greased

Adjective

Although Craven’s touch is missing, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett honor his memory by mimicking his style while engraving their own slick mark.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
In some memes in recent weeks, the photo has become so over-edited that the character's glistening face is slicker, darker and even more uncanny.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of slick

Adjective

The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.

— Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fried

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Your eyes constantly produce a thin layer of basal tears to keep the cornea lubricated, and the duct quietly shuttles that trickle into the nose, where it’s absorbed or blended into normal nasal mucus without a trace.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026

Definition of lubricated

Adjective

The film itself is just as slippery and multi-layered, down to Lee’s heady admixture of documentary and dramatic aesthetics.

— Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Beyond that simple baseline, the matrix of desire at work in Lee and Oh Jung-mi’s remarkably nuanced script is too slippery to pin down until the movie’s velvet gutpunch of a final scene.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026