well-oiled
Running without friction
Well-oiled describes machinery or systems that operate smoothly because parts have been properly lubricated.
Figuratively, a well-oiled machine is any organization or process that functions efficiently without friction: The campaign ran like a well-oiled machine.
Separately, well-oiled is informal for drunk: He was pretty well-oiled by the end of the party.
Made smooth and efficient
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- coordinatedArranged to work together
- synchronizedOccurring at the same time
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
optimized · productive · methodical · organized · cohesive · effective · proficient · competent
Impaired by alcohol
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- lubricatedMade slippery for motion
- plasteredExtremely intoxicated
sloshed · buzzed · soused · loaded · hammered · pickled · tanked · liquored
Coated in lubricant
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
silicone · petroleum · viscous · bearings · axle · gears · pistons · hinges
Repaired and maintained
- tunedSet to correct pitch
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
inspected · overhauled · upkeep · running · operational · functional · working · preserved
streamlined
Made smooth and efficient
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- coordinatedArranged to work together
- synchronizedOccurring at the same time
systematic · optimized · productive · methodical · organized · cohesive · effective · proficient · competent · reliable
drunk
Impaired by alcohol
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- lubricatedMade slippery for motion
plastered · sloshed · buzzed · soused · loaded · hammered · pickled · tanked · liquored · boozy
greased
Coated in lubricant
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
graphite · silicone · petroleum · viscous · bearings · axle · gears · pistons · hinges · joints
serviced
Repaired and maintained
- tunedSet to correct pitch
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
adjusted · inspected · overhauled · upkeep · running · operational · functional · working · preserved · cared-for
- efficientefficient, streamlined, optimized, effective, productive
- drunk slangdrunk, wasted, hammered, smashed, plastered
well-oileddysfunctional
Not operating properly
inefficient · chaotic · disorganized · broken · clunky
well-oiledsober
Free from intoxication
straight · clearheaded · dry · teetotal · on the wagon
well, oil, oily, unwell, oiled, oiling, oiler, oiliness, oilcan