Oily
adjective
Covered in, or has a lot of, oil.
His face was oily after working in the garage all day.
Often appears as...
- oily skin
- oily hair
adjective
Behaving or looking as if you are trying to impress or please people, but in a way that does not seem sincere.
He gave the teacher an oily smile hoping to escape punishment.
Often appears as...
- oily smile
- oily charm
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Used to describe food or drink that has a lot of oil or fat.
The soup was too oily for my liking.
Often appears as...
- oily fish
- oily dressing
adjective
Covered in, or has a lot of, oil.
His face was oily after working in the garage all day.
Often appears as...
- oily skin
- oily hair
adjective
Behaving or looking as if you are trying to impress or please people, but in a way that does not seem sincere.
He gave the teacher an oily smile hoping to escape punishment.
Often appears as...
- oily smile
- oily charm
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Used to describe food or drink that has a lot of oil or fat.
The soup was too oily for my liking.
Often appears as...
- oily fish
- oily dressing
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Use 'oily' to describe objects or surfaces where oil is visibly present.
The mechanic's tools were oily.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
'Oily' can suggest poor maintenance or excessive oil, often seen unfavorably.
He apologized for the oily fingerprints on the document.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't confuse 'oily' with 'moist' or 'wet'; 'oily' specifically indicates oil presence.
Her skin wasn't just moist from the humidity; it was oily.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Use 'oily' to describe objects or surfaces where oil is visibly present.
The mechanic's tools were oily.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
'Oily' can suggest poor maintenance or excessive oil, often seen unfavorably.
He apologized for the oily fingerprints on the document.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't confuse 'oily' with 'moist' or 'wet'; 'oily' specifically indicates oil presence.
Her skin wasn't just moist from the humidity; it was oily.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Use 'oily' to describe objects or surfaces where oil is visibly present.
The mechanic's tools were oily.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impression
'Oily' can suggest poor maintenance or excessive oil, often seen unfavorably.
He apologized for the oily fingerprints on the document.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't confuse 'oily' with 'moist' or 'wet'; 'oily' specifically indicates oil presence.
Her skin wasn't just moist from the humidity; it was oily.
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How we should name our...
to the letter A and that's a very common response it's a sign if you all think reasonably highly of yourselves to commit activity and so that's a good thing this seems like just sort of an oily interesting fact but it also turns out to be a very powerful idea suggest something about how we might approach people to encourage them not just to feel like being generous is
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The four fish we're...
and it's been a godsend to the third world. It's actually a tremendously sustainable solution, it goes from an egg to an adult in nine months. The problem is that when you look about the West, it doesn't do what the West wants it to do. It really doesn't have what's called an oily fish profile.
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Why do we cry? The three...
which keeps the whole thing fastened to her. On top of it is the aqueous layer, which keeps Iris hydrated, repels invasive bacteria, and protects her skin, or cornea, from damage. And, finally, there is the lipid layer, an oily outer film that keeps the surface smooth
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Does stress cause...
Testosterone is another hormone that increases oil production in the skin. So, his already oily skin, together with a boost in oil and inflammation from stress, is the perfect environment for bacteria to swell, swell, swell up into a major zit.
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Why do we have hair in...
Why we have hair in other regions is... more pungent. Our armpits, nipples, and pubic areas are dotted with apocrine glands. They produce oily, smelly secretions which the thick, curly hair that often grows in these spots helps disperse.
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What causes dandruff,...
using small, oily molecules called oxylipins that regulate inflammation. If they can find a way to inhibit inflammatory oxylipins and boost anti-inflammatory ones, they could develop new treatments.
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Cell membranes are way...
Cell membranes are structures of contradictions. These oily films are hundreds of times thinner than a strand of spider silk, yet strong enough to protect the delicate contents of
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Incredible Animal...
Hippos can't sweat, but they do secrete a thick, oily, reddish fluid. This acts as a sunscreen and helps protect against infection. But he still needs to drink.
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Sardine Feeding Frenzy PIPE...
catering one of the largest feeding frenzies in the world. Sharks make the guest list. Hundreds of copper sharks swooping through a dense oily cloud of fish.
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Hippo vs Lion Clan PIPE...
the heat is overwhelming hippos can't sweat but they do secrete a thick oily reddish fluid this acts as a sunscreen and helps
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How we should name our...
to the letter A and that's a very common response it's a sign if you all think reasonably highly of yourselves to commit activity and so that's a good thing this seems like just sort of an oily interesting fact but it also turns out to be a very powerful idea suggest something about how we might approach people to encourage them not just to feel like being generous is
Video examples
The four fish we're...
and it's been a godsend to the third world. It's actually a tremendously sustainable solution, it goes from an egg to an adult in nine months. The problem is that when you look about the West, it doesn't do what the West wants it to do. It really doesn't have what's called an oily fish profile.
Video examples
Why do we cry? The three...
which keeps the whole thing fastened to her. On top of it is the aqueous layer, which keeps Iris hydrated, repels invasive bacteria, and protects her skin, or cornea, from damage. And, finally, there is the lipid layer, an oily outer film that keeps the surface smooth
Video examples
Does stress cause...
Testosterone is another hormone that increases oil production in the skin. So, his already oily skin, together with a boost in oil and inflammation from stress, is the perfect environment for bacteria to swell, swell, swell up into a major zit.
Video examples
Why do we have hair in...
Why we have hair in other regions is... more pungent. Our armpits, nipples, and pubic areas are dotted with apocrine glands. They produce oily, smelly secretions which the thick, curly hair that often grows in these spots helps disperse.
Video examples
What causes dandruff,...
using small, oily molecules called oxylipins that regulate inflammation. If they can find a way to inhibit inflammatory oxylipins and boost anti-inflammatory ones, they could develop new treatments.
Video examples
Cell membranes are way...
Cell membranes are structures of contradictions. These oily films are hundreds of times thinner than a strand of spider silk, yet strong enough to protect the delicate contents of
Video examples
Incredible Animal...
Hippos can't sweat, but they do secrete a thick, oily, reddish fluid. This acts as a sunscreen and helps protect against infection. But he still needs to drink.
Video examples
Sardine Feeding Frenzy PIPE...
catering one of the largest feeding frenzies in the world. Sharks make the guest list. Hundreds of copper sharks swooping through a dense oily cloud of fish.
Video examples
Hippo vs Lion Clan PIPE...
the heat is overwhelming hippos can't sweat but they do secrete a thick oily reddish fluid this acts as a sunscreen and helps
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Joyce Giraud
Puerto Rican Actress
I wash my hair once a week. You can do that. I swear. My sister-in-law and all of my friends were like, 'I can't do that. It sounds gross.' Once you train your hair, it will do whatever you want it to do. And on day seven when it's too oily, you just put it in a ponytail.
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Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
Blotting pads are great in case you get sweaty or oily. But don't rub. It's a slow, methodical blot: set the pad on your skin and let it absorb, then move it to the next location.
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Yolanda Adams
American Musician
The only time I really eat out is when I'm on the road. Then, I make the same choices that I would make at home - salmon and lots of oily fish and veggies.
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Huda Kattan
Iraqi Entertainer
To start my makeup, I like to put a nice amount of foundation on, and it's really important that it's not oily so it actually sticks to the skin.
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Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
I eat egg whites a lot. Aside from that, I eat everything. I try to avoid too much oily food, but I do eat carbs. I have to have a balanced diet.
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Rick Stein
English Chef
I love fish soup. Its a deeply satisfying dish. You can use almost any fish for this apart from the oily ones.
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Vishwajeet Pradhan
Indian Actor
I avoid oily food. I am a vegetarian and it has helped me a lot.
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Raveena Tandon
Indian Actress
I eat on time and am strictly against oily and fried foods.
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Julia Fox
Italian Actress
I think I just have naturally oily skin.
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Leandra Medine
American Author
Nothing's worse than oily skin.
Quote examples
Joyce Giraud
Puerto Rican Actress
I wash my hair once a week. You can do that. I swear. My sister-in-law and all of my friends were like, 'I can't do that. It sounds gross.' Once you train your hair, it will do whatever you want it to do. And on day seven when it's too oily, you just put it in a ponytail.
Quote examples
Jonathan Van Ness
American Entertainer
Blotting pads are great in case you get sweaty or oily. But don't rub. It's a slow, methodical blot: set the pad on your skin and let it absorb, then move it to the next location.
Quote examples
Yolanda Adams
American Musician
The only time I really eat out is when I'm on the road. Then, I make the same choices that I would make at home - salmon and lots of oily fish and veggies.
Quote examples
Huda Kattan
Iraqi Entertainer
To start my makeup, I like to put a nice amount of foundation on, and it's really important that it's not oily so it actually sticks to the skin.
Quote examples
Genelia D'Souza
Indian Actress
I eat egg whites a lot. Aside from that, I eat everything. I try to avoid too much oily food, but I do eat carbs. I have to have a balanced diet.
Quote examples
Rick Stein
English Chef
I love fish soup. Its a deeply satisfying dish. You can use almost any fish for this apart from the oily ones.
Quote examples
Vishwajeet Pradhan
Indian Actor
I avoid oily food. I am a vegetarian and it has helped me a lot.
Quote examples
Raveena Tandon
Indian Actress
I eat on time and am strictly against oily and fried foods.
Quote examples
Julia Fox
Italian Actress
I think I just have naturally oily skin.
Quote examples
Leandra Medine
American Author
Nothing's worse than oily skin.
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