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oily
US /ˈɔɪ.li/
UK /ˈɔɪ.li/
1.
covered with or containing oil or grease
:
•
The mechanic's hands were covered in
oily
grime.
•
She dabbed her face with a tissue to remove the
oily
shine.
:
greasy
fatty
buttery
slick
unctuous
2.
having a smooth, ingratiating, or unctuous manner
:
•
His
oily
charm didn't fool anyone.
•
He gave an
oily
smile and tried to flatter her.
:
unctuous
smarmy
sycophantic
ingratiating
fawning