adj. oil·i·er, oil·i·est 1. a. Of or relating to oil. b. Impregnated, smeared with, or containing oil; greasy. 2. Excessively suave or ingratiating. See Synonyms at unctuous. oili·ly adv. oili·ness n. |
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