slightly oily

Frequency: 7.512.4 per million words

describes a small degree of oiliness

oilyADVERB + oily

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • The surface is rough and slightly oily.
  • After cooking, her hands felt slightly oily.
  • The engine part was slightly oily to the touch.
  • He noticed a slightly oily residue on the old machine.
  • The salad dressing made the lettuce leaves slightly oily.
  • She prefers her skin to feel clean, not slightly oily.
  • The new moisturizer left her face slightly oily.
  • The pizza crust was perfectly crispy, not slightly oily at all.
  • I find some fried foods to be slightly oily for my taste.
  • Despite cleaning, the kitchen counter still felt slightly oily.