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oily

/ˈɔɪ.li/

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adjective

/ˈɔɪ.li/A2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что содержит, напоминает или покрыто маслом.

Describes something that contains, resembles, or is covered with oil.

  1. Containing or covered with oilA2formal

    Describes something that has an unusually high amount of oil or grease, or is coated with it.

    ruМаслянистый

    • The mechanic wiped his oily hands on a rag.
    • This salad dressing is too oily for my taste.
    • The surface of the road became oily after the spill.

    Synonymsbutteryfattygreasyoleaginousunctuous

    Antonymsdry

  2. Smeared or soiled with greaseA2formal

    Marked or stained with grease or oil.

    ruЗапачканный жиром

    • He left an oily fingerprint on the glass.
    • Her apron was oily from cooking.
    • The old engine parts were oily and dirty.

    Synonymsbutteryfattygreasyoleaginous

  3. Unpleasantly smooth or ingratiatingB2informal

    Describes a person's manner or speech as excessively smooth, flattering, or insincere in a way that feels unpleasant.

    ruЛьстивый

    • I don't trust that oily salesman with his fake smile.
    • His oily compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
    • She gave an oily speech just to win their favor.

    Synonymsbutteryfawningfulsomegreasyingratiatingobsequiousslicksmarmysycophanticunctuous

    Antonymsbluntcandiddirectearnestfrankgenuinesincere

Forms
  • oilier comparative form
  • oiliest superlative form
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