How do you pronounce Oily?

Oily is pronounced as /ˈɔɪl.i/.

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Oily

🛢️Oily

adjective

/ˈɔɪl.i/

Oilman ointment

Meaning

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

Example Sentences

Her oily skin needs special care.

Synonyms

greasy, fatty, slippery, slick

Antonyms

dry, clean, fresh, matte

Collocations

oily skin, oily hair, oily food, oily surface

More Example Sentences

The curry is a bit too oily.

Don’t eat meat until you are fully cured. You have to avoid spicy and oily food.

You must not eat outside. Besides this, spicy and oily foods are totally forbidden for you.

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