Oily: meaning, definitions and examples

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oily

[ ˈɔɪli ]

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skin care

Covered with or containing oil; greasy.

Synonyms

fatty, greasy, slick

Examples of usage

Her face looked shiny and oily after applying the moisturizer.
The mechanic's hands were oily from working on the car.

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food

Containing or covered with oil; having a slick or greasy feel.

Synonyms

fatty, greasy, slick

Examples of usage

The pizza was delicious, but a bit too oily for my liking.
The stir-fried noodles were too oily and left a heavy feeling in my stomach.

Translations

Translations of the word "oily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oleoso

🇮🇳 तेलिया

🇩🇪 ölig

🇮🇩 berminyak

🇺🇦 жирний

🇵🇱 tłusty

🇯🇵 油っぽい (あぶらっぽい)

🇫🇷 huileux

🇪🇸 aceitoso

🇹🇷 yağlı

🇰🇷 기름진 (gireumjin)

🇸🇦 زيتي

🇨🇿 mastný

🇸🇰 mastný

🇨🇳 油腻的 (yóunì de)

🇸🇮 oljni

🇮🇸 olíukenndur

🇰🇿 майлы

🇬🇪 ზეთოვანი

🇦🇿 yağlı

🇲🇽 aceitoso

Word origin

The word 'oily' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'oile' meaning oil. It has been used to describe things that are covered with or contain oil, giving them a greasy or slick texture. Over time, 'oily' has become commonly used in various contexts such as skin care and food to indicate the presence of oil or a greasy feel.