oilyadjective/ɔˈljozu/mediumo·le·o·soPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionContaining or impregnated with oil; greasy.She has oily skin and needs to wash her face frequently.The mechanic wiped his hands on a rag after handling the oily parts.syngreasyfattyunctuousantdryroughleanCommon collocationsoily skinoily hairoily foodoily textureEtymologyDo latim 'oleosus', de 'oleum' (óleo).Related wordsóleooleosidadeoleaginoso