[also more oily; most oily] 1 : having the smooth or greasy quality of oil
▪ The liquid has an oily feel. 2 a : covered or soaked with oil
▪ a pile of oily rags
b : containing or producing a large amount of oil
▪ Her skin/hair is oily. ▪ an oily fish ▪ The salad dressing was very oily.
▪ The liquid has an oily feel.
▪ a pile of oily rags
b : containing or producing a large amount of oil
▪ Her skin/hair is oily. ▪ an oily fish ▪ The salad dressing was very oily.
— oil·i·ness noun [noncount]
▪ The skin cleanser helps reduce oiliness.
▪ The skin cleanser helps reduce oiliness.







