oily

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

ruОписывает то, что содержит, напоминает или покрыто маслом.esDescribe algo que contiene, se parece o está cubierto de aceite, o que tiene textura o aspecto grasiento.frDécrit ce qui contient, ressemble à de l'huile ou en est recouvert.deBezeichnet etwas, das Öl enthält, ölig ist oder mit einer öligen Schicht überzogen ist; auch im Sinne von fettig, schmierig oder ölhaltig.ptDescreve aquilo que contém, lembra ou está coberto de óleo ou gordura.zh形容含有油、像油一样或覆盖着油的。也指人或行为过分油滑、谄媚。arيصف ما يحتوي على الزيت أو يشبهه أو مُغطّى به؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لما فيه دُهنية أو لمعان زيتي.

1. Containing or covered with oil A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМаслянистыйesgrasiento, aceitosofrhuileux / grasdeöligptOleosozh油性的arزيتي

   Synonyms: butteryfattygreasyoleaginousunctuous

   Antonyms: dry

2. Smeared or soiled with grease A2 formal

   Marked or stained with grease or oil.

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

   ruЗапачканный жиромesmanchado de grasafrtaché de graissedeMit Fett beschmiertptManchado de gordurazh沾满油污的arملطخ بالدهن

   Synonyms: butteryfattygreasyoleaginous

3. Unpleasantly smooth or ingratiating B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛьстивыйesadulador, empalagosofrOnctueux, mielleuxdeSchmeichlerischptMelosozh油滑的arمُتَمَلِّق

   Synonyms: butteryfawningfulsomegreasyingratiatingobsequiousslicksmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonyms: bluntcandiddirectearnestfrankgenuinesincere

• oilier comparative form
• oiliest superlative form