oily
Origin of oily
Synonyms for oily
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buttery, waxy, slippery, creamy, oiled, bland, slick, lubricant, lustrous, polished, rich, sleek, smooth, soapy, soothing, swimming, unctuous, adipose, oleaginous, butyraceousExamples from the Web for oily
Contemporary Examples of oily
It is oily, dark and almost rotten tasting, but it did not make me unwell.
The meat glistened seductively with melted butter, piled high and steaming on top of a crisp, oily split-top bun.
In the lean rainy season, the women switched out meat and oily sauces for vegetables.
I always thought Ari Fleischer and Lanny Davis (two of the “experts” advising Snyder on PR) were oily.
Oily, breakable touchscreens are largely a thing of the past.
Historical Examples of oily
He was not rude in words, but oh, so different from the oily people who sold me the things.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
If you set it on hot coals, or over the fire, it will be oily.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
"Oh, you have plenty of time," answered an oily and heavy voice.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt
My smouldering jealousy of the oily von Kufner now flamed into expression.
City of Endless NightMilo Hastings
No, a fireman's not so oily and is more cindery—then we'll know one by his cap.
The Cruise of the Dry DockT. S. Stribling