Oilily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Oilily is an adverb meaning Flatteringly, obsequiously.
Meaning
Flatteringly, obsequiously.
More Meanings
- In an oily way; with the appearance or consistency of oil.
Example Sentences
The tarmac road glistened oilily, the sun poured down, there was a strong smell of warm tar.
[…] the nicest young man that ever was, — daintily gloved, patently booted, oilily curled, snowily wristbanded, with a lovely cambric (prima facie) handkerchief bound about his hyacinthine locks and polished hat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flatteringly, obsequiously, obeisantly, fawningly, flattishly, sycophantly.
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