Oily Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Oily

Meaning 1 : unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

    Example : an oily sycophantic press agent

    Synonyms : buttery,  fulsome,  oleaginous,  smarmy,  soapy,  unctuous
Meaning 2 : smeared or soiled with grease or oil

    Example : get rid of rubbish and oily rags

    Synonyms : greasy
Meaning 3 : containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

    Example : oily fried potatoes

    Synonyms : greasy,  oleaginous,  sebaceous
Meaning 4 : coated or covered with oil

    Example : oily puddles in the streets