oi
ly
Comparative
oilier
Superlative
oiliest
1
(of food) containing a lot of oil
- The fish was overly oily, making the dish feel heavy and rich.
- She dabbed her slice of pizza with a napkin to remove some of the oily residue.
- The stir-fried vegetables were a bit oily but still flavorful and crisp.
- They found the soup too oily and skimmed the surface to remove excess oil.
- The oily texture of the pasta sauce made it less appealing to those watching their fat intake.
Synonyms:
2
covered, coated, or soaked with oil
- His hands were oily after fixing the engine.
- The machine left oily marks on the floor.
- She cleaned the oily surface with a cloth.
- Oily fingerprints smudged the glass door.
- The birds were covered in oily residue from the spill.
3
characterized by excessive flattery or ingratiating behavior that often feels insincere or manipulative
- His oily charm made her question whether he was being genuine.
- She couldn’t shake off the feeling that his oily compliments were just a way to gain favor.
- The oily approach of the new manager left the team feeling uneasy.
- His oily demeanor in the meeting felt more like a performance than authentic communication.
- Many found his oily behavior off-putting, sensing a lack of sincerity behind his words.