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Definition of Oily
Oily

Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance.

Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil; as, an oily appearance.

Smoothly subservient; supple; compliant; plausible; insinuating.

Related Definitions:
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Oily Translations

oily in Latin is lubricus, pinguis
oily in Spanish is aceitoso
oily in Swedish is oijig


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