Oiliness
noun
The quality of being oily or greasy.
The oiliness of the food made me feel sick.
noun
The nature of being fluent or smooth, especially in a way that is unconvincing.
His oiliness and fake charm turned me off.
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Disapproving
noun
In relation to human hair or skin, it's the condition of being excessively oily.
I washed my hair but couldn't get rid of the oiliness.
noun
In taste or smell, the presence or perception of oil.
The oiliness in the fish's taste can be covered with a squeeze of lemon.
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Culinary
noun
The quality of being oily or greasy.
The oiliness of the food made me feel sick.
noun
The nature of being fluent or smooth, especially in a way that is unconvincing.
His oiliness and fake charm turned me off.
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In relation to human hair or skin, it's the condition of being excessively oily.
I washed my hair but couldn't get rid of the oiliness.
noun
In taste or smell, the presence or perception of oil.
The oiliness in the fish's taste can be covered with a squeeze of lemon.
Usage tips
Culinary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
In the context of food, 'oiliness' often implies an unpleasant excess of oil.
I couldn't enjoy the pizza due to its oiliness.
Pro Tip 2/2Sensory Experience
'Oiliness' can be tangible, like a slippery texture that you can feel on your fingers.
The oiliness of the lotion was too much for my skin.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
In the context of food, 'oiliness' often implies an unpleasant excess of oil.
I couldn't enjoy the pizza due to its oiliness.
Pro Tip 2/2Sensory Experience
'Oiliness' can be tangible, like a slippery texture that you can feel on your fingers.
The oiliness of the lotion was too much for my skin.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
In the context of food, 'oiliness' often implies an unpleasant excess of oil.
I couldn't enjoy the pizza due to its oiliness.
Pro Tip 2/2Sensory Experience
'Oiliness' can be tangible, like a slippery texture that you can feel on your fingers.
The oiliness of the lotion was too much for my skin.
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What's in Conditioner? PIPE...
condition hair like some polymers but these are the most common and they're all oily or fatty now if you're thinkin why would I add oils or fats to my hair that's gross remember that conditioners are actually replenishing the natural fattiness or oiliness that's already in your hair and on your hair so why would a single conditioner have more than one
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What's in Conditioner? PIPE...
condition hair like some polymers but these are the most common and they're all oily or fatty now if you're thinkin why would I add oils or fats to my hair that's gross remember that conditioners are actually replenishing the natural fattiness or oiliness that's already in your hair and on your hair so why would a single conditioner have more than one
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