oilier

Greasier in texture

Oilier is the comparative form of oily—more slick, greasy, or coated with oil than something else: The mechanic's hands were even oilier after the second repair.

Figuratively, oilier describes someone more unctuous or insincerely flattering: His manner grew oilier the closer he got to asking for money.

texture

greasier

More coated in fat

shinier · slipperier · waxy · sebaceous · oleaginous · unctuous · viscous · slickness · residue · film

skin

sebaceous

Oil-secreting, of skin

acne · blemishes · shine · sheen · sebum · greasy · glossy · moisturizer · cleanser · blotting

hair

greasy

Covered in slick fat

limp · pomade · roots · scalp · sheen · slicked · product · buildup · flat · dull

food

fattier

Having more lipids

dripping · rich · buttery · pan-fried · deep-fried · rancid · saturated · rendered · glistening · crispy

Opposites
moisture/greasiness

oilierdrier

Having less moisture

rougher · flakier · coarser

personality/manner

oilierblunter

Less pointed or direct

franker

Phrases
Family

oiling, oiliness, oiliest

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G