oilier; oiliest
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
a
: covered or impregnated with oil
oily rags
b
: relatively high in naturally secreted oils
oily skin
oily hair
3
: excessively smooth or suave in manner
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Examples of oily in a Sentence
The liquid has an oily feel.
a pile of oily rags
The salad dressing was very oily.
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These oily fish contain omega-3 fatty acids and are good sources of protein, vitamins, selenium, and calcium.
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Even people with oily skin may need to up the moisturizers in the winter, and drier types can probably lighten up in the summer.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Wild rose, vitamin C, rosehip oil Best For: Suited for dry, oily, normal, and combination skin types, the cream most effectively targets uneven texture.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Even people with oily skin may need to up the moisturizers in the winter, and drier types can probably lighten up in the summer.
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
Paper that's been used to cook greasy or oily foods should generally only be used once.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Oily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oily. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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oily
adjective
oilier; oiliest
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
a
: covered or soaked with oil
b
: high in oils that are naturally produced
oily skin
oiliness
noun
Medical Definition
oily
adjective
oilier; oiliest
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of oil
2
: excessively high in naturally secreted oils
oily hair
oily skin
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