Definition of «oily»

The term "oily" refers to something that has a greasy, slippery or viscous texture due to its high concentration of oil. Oil is a substance that does not mix with water and tends to float on top of it. It can also refer to an object or person who possesses qualities such as charm, slickness or smoothness in their behavior or appearance.

Usage examples

After frying the chicken for a while, the texture became crispy on the outside while still being oily on the inside.
The mechanic suggested changing the oil in the car engine, as it looked dark and oily, indicating a need for maintenance.
When I touched the surface of the leather sofa, it felt slick and oily, needing to be cleaned.
The salad dressing was too oily for my taste, so I decided to make a lighter version with less oil.
The mechanic diagnosed the issue with the engine as an oily residue on the spark plugs, causing misfiring.

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Sentences with «oily»

The water based foundation is far better than the second skin for oily skin. (100percentpure.com)
May I ask which one do you think would be better for oily skin with big pores? (mostlysunnyblog.com)
I'm also looking for the best recipe for anti aging that would also help with oily skin for myself. (bodyunburdened.com)
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Definition of «oily»

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