Oily meaning

What does “oily” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“oily” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: containing an unusual amount of grease or oil.

oily

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
“greasy hamburgers”
“oily fried potatoes”
Synonymsgreasy sebaceous oleaginous
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
“buttery praise”
“gave him a fulsome introduction”
Synonymsbuttery fulsome oleaginous smarmy soapy unctuous
coated or covered with oil
“oily puddles in the streets”
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
“greasy coveralls”
“get rid of rubbish and oily rags”
Synonymsgreasy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University