B1adjectivefoodhealth
US/ˈɔɪ.li/
UK/ˈɔɪ.li/
covered with oil, or containing a lot of oil
In context
Oily fish like salmon and sardines are good for your heart.
He wiped his oily hands on an old rag.
I have oily skin, so I wash my face twice a day.
Words that go with oily
adjective + noun
- oily fishDoctors recommend eating oily fish once a week.
- oily skinThis cleanser is made for oily skin.
- oily hairOily hair can look flat by the end of the day.
- oily foodToo much oily food can upset your stomach.
- oily ragKeep the oily rags away from heat.
adverb + adjective
- slightly oilyThe sauce tasted good but was slightly oily.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The soup is too oil.Correct: The soup is too oily.