oily

• Décrit ce qui contient, ressemble à de l'huile ou en est recouvert.

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.

   huileux / gras

   • 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.

   Synonymesbutteryfattygreasyoleaginousunctuous

   Antonymesdry

2. Smeared or soiled with greaseA2formal

   Marked or stained with grease or oil.

   taché de graisse

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

   Synonymesbutteryfattygreasyoleaginous

3. Unpleasantly smooth or ingratiatingB2informal

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

   Onctueux, mielleux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbutteryfawningfulsomegreasyingratiatingobsequiousslicksmarmysycophanticunctuous

   Antonymesbluntcandiddirectearnestfrankgenuinesincere