oily

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or containing oil.

  - "The frying pan was too hot and left an oily residue on the food."
  - "The fish was served with an oily dressing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔɪli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88680996"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oily
oily , oellee , quoiley

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Variants

List of all variants of oily that leads to same result
oilier , oiliest , oilily , oiliness , oilinesses , oily

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Etymology

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The word 'oily' comes from the Old English word 'ealig' meaning 'oily, greasy'.

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Trivia

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1. Olive oil is the most commonly used oil in the world.

2. Engine oil is used to lubricate the moving parts of an engine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lubricant: A substance that reduces friction and wear between moving parts, such as engine oil.

2. Cooking Oil: A type of vegetable oil used for cooking.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'oily' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who is slick or deceitful. In art, the concept of 'oily' can be seen in the use of oil paints.

How to Memorize "oily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pan freshly fried with oil. Imagine the texture and appearance of the oil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oily' with the feeling of slipperiness or greasiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oily Olive Oil' to remember the definition of the word.

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