Oily ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Oily ( adjective )

1. Containing oil; greasy.
2. Having the characteristics of oil.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english ōlic, from ōl oil.

Examples:

1. The mechanic's hands were oily from working on the car.
2. The oily surface of the water made it hard to swim.
3. He had an oily smile that made her uneasy.
4. The painting was ruined by the oily fingerprints left by the visitors.
5. She tried to remove the oily stains on her clothes with soap.

(As an adverb)

Oily ( adverb )

1. Containing oil; greasy.
2. Having the characteristics of oil.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english ōlic, from ōl oil.

Examples:

1. The mechanic's hands were oily from working on the car.
2. The oily surface of the water made it hard to swim.
3. He had an oily smile that made her uneasy.
4. The painting was ruined by the oily fingerprints left by the visitors.
5. She tried to remove the oily stains on her clothes with soap.