Oily

Pronunciation: /ˈɔɪli/

Definitions of oily

adjective describing something that contains or is covered in oil

Example Sentences

A1 My skin feels oily after using that moisturizer.

A2 The mechanic said the car engine was oily and needed cleaning.

B1 The salad dressing was too oily for my taste.

B2 The oily residue on the pan was difficult to clean.

C1 The oily sheen on the surface of the water indicated pollution.

C2 The chef's signature dish was a rich and oily sauce that delighted the diners.

Examples of oily in a Sentence

formal The mechanic recommended using an oily rag to clean the machinery.

informal I hate how oily my skin gets during the summer.

slang I can't stand that guy, he's so oily in his dealings.

figurative Her words were coated in an oily charm that made them hard to resist.

Grammatical Forms of oily

• past tense: oiled
• plural: oilies
• comparative: oilier
• superlative: oiliest
• present tense: oil
• future tense: will oil
• perfect tense: have oiled
• continuous tense: is oiling
• singular: oily
• positive degree: oily
• infinitive: to oil
• gerund: oiling
• participle: oiling

Origin and Evolution of oily

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oily' originated from the Old French word 'oilleux' which came from the Latin word 'oleum' meaning oil.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something covered in oil or resembling oil, the word 'oily' has evolved to also describe someone who is slick or insincere in behavior.