oily

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɔɪli/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈɔɪli/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(oilē)

Inflections of 'oily' (adj):
oilier
adj comparative
oiliest
adj superlative

oily
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Sense: Rich with oil
Synonyms:
oleaginous, fatty Collocations, greasy Collocations, buttery, oil-soaked, rich Collocations, adipose, lardy, oil-rich
Antonyms:
dried Collocations, fat-free, low-fat, crinkly, wrinkly, withered, shriveled, light Collocations
Sense: Having a surface suggestive of oil
Synonyms:
oiled, waxy, sleek Collocations, slippery Collocations, smooth Collocations, polished Collocations, lustrous, bright Collocations, gleaming, glistening, shining Collocations
Antonyms:
dry Collocations, unpolished, gritty Collocations, rough Collocations, arid, scaly, coarse Collocations, uncoated, grainy
Sense: Unctuous
Synonyms:
supple Collocations, suave, insinuating, flattering Collocations, cajoling, ingratiating, glib, smooth-tongued, smooth Collocations, smarmy, affected Collocations
Antonyms:
frank Collocations, candid, brusque, sincere Collocations, blunt Collocations, insulting, repellent, heartless, hurtful


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