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oily

oil·y

oily

 
pronunciation:
oI li
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: oilier, oiliest
definition 1: of or like oil.
She used an oily spray to keep the door from creaking.
synonyms:
greasy
similar words:
slippery
definition 2: containing a lot of oil, or covered with oil; greasy.
The food was too oily.Their bikes slid on the oily road surface.
synonyms:
greased, greasy, lubricated
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derivation: oiliness (n.)
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