oily

/ˈɔɪli/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or producing oil; covered or contaminated with oil

“The oily rag was used to clean the engine.”

2. noun

a quality of being excessively concerned with material possessions or wealth

“He had an oily personality that rubbed people the wrong way.”

Synonyms

  • greasy
  • slippery
  • unctuous

Antonyms

  • dry
  • dull