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Definition oily in American English

oily adjective

adjective
/ˈɔɪli/
1

polite to people, but in an unpleasant way that does not seem sincere

Example

He was an oily and repulsive little man.

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proper suave obsequious
2

covered with oil, or containing oil

Example

oily fish such as tuna

Example

an oily rag

Example

oily skin

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armor-plated cobbled foamy wet damp soaked
Example

The sauce has an oily texture.

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acrylic alabaster be built of something
Definition oily in American English