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oily

/ˈɔɪli/adjective

उच्चारण ऑइली

तैलीय, तेल वाला, चिकनाई भरा

Core word

adjectiveoilier, oiliest
  1. 1

    containing or covered with oil

    तैलीय, तेल वाला, चिकनाई भरा

    • Too much oily food is bad for your heart.
    • His hands were oily after fixing the bike.
    • The oily fish was grilled with lemon.
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    • Avoid oily food if you have a weak stomach.
    • There was an oily stain on his shirt.

    Synonyms greasy fatty buttery

  2. 2

    looking, feeling, tasting or smelling like oil

    तेल जैसा (दिखने या लगने में)

    • an oily liquid
    • oily skin
    • The paint had an oily texture.
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    • His hair felt oily by the end of the day.
    • The soup had an oily taste.

    Synonyms greasy slippery slick

    Opposite dry

  3. 3

    disapproving

    (of a person or their behaviour) polite and friendly in a way that is too eager and not sincere

    चापलूस, चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला

    • an oily salesman with a fake smile
    • Beware of the oily manager who flatters everyone to get a promotion.
    • He gave an oily smile and offered to help.
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    • The oily compliments did not fool anyone.
    • I don't trust that oily man.

    Synonyms smarmy unctuous obsequious slimy sycophantic

    Opposite sincere genuine

◇Word family
oil nounoiliness noun