oily
/ˈɔɪli/
adjective
- Covered with or containing oil; greasy.
- The mechanic wiped his oily hands on a rag.
- She avoided the oily salad dressing because she was on a diet.
- The beach was closed due to an oily spill from a boat.
- Smooth and polite in a way that seems insincere or too flattering.
- The salesman's oily compliments made me suspicious.
- I don't trust that oily politician who promises everything.
- He gave an oily smile that didn't reach his eyes.
- Resembling oil in appearance or texture; slippery.
- The liquid had an oily feel between my fingers.
- Rain made the road oily and dangerous to drive on.
- The sauce had an oily sheen on top.