Oily
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Covered in, containing, or resembling oil or grease, or describing a person who is excessively flattering and insincerely smooth in manner.
“He wiped the oily residue from the engine components before reassembling the parts.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɔɪli/
Syllables
oil·y
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Three vowels in four letters, OIL start is a powerful vowel cluster for early Wordle guesses
Scrabble
Worth 7 points, the Y tile adds value and the triple-vowel opening clears a heavy vowel rack
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