a. [ Compar. Oilier superl. Oiliest. ]1. Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil; as, an oily appearance. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Compar. Oilier superl. Oiliest. ]1. Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil; as, an oily appearance. [ 1913 Webster ]