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  • s  containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
    oily fried potatoes
  • s  unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
    an oily sycophantic press agent
  • s  coated or covered with oil
    oily puddles in the streets
  • s  smeared or soiled with grease or oil
    get rid of rubbish and oily rags

  • Another reason to practice a little restraint? Sticking to a low-fat diet helps reduce Alli's common and unpleasant side effects cramps, gas, diarrhea and oily discharge.
  • There are few dietary sources other than oily fish.
  • A banana slug is a slimy yellow mollusk that slides across the ground, leaving an oily residue wherever it goes.
News & Articles

  • An Oily Skin Foundation That Actually Works
    My oily, breakout-prone skin has always caused two dueling problems: Wearing foundation evens out my complexion and controls shine, but it inevitably slicks off (along with any other makeup I’m wearing) by mid-afternoon. I’ve tried primers to extend the staying power, but don’t like the masklike feeling of wearing two ... More »
    June 11, 2013 - New York Magazine
  • Summer beauty tips: How to keep hair, skin and nails looking their best
    Nothing feels worse than wearing a new summer look with less-than-new-looking skin or hair. Even if you wash and style every morning, your wilted hair or oily complexion can say otherwise.
    June 11, 2013 - Tulsa World
  • 5 Foundations for Oily Skin
    Oily skin is both a blessing and a problem: those with naturally oily skin tend to show signs of aging at a slower rate, however, no one wants to have a slick, shiny complexion in exchange for this benefit. Below are five foundations that will help even out skin tone and keep your face looking polished and oily-free. Related: MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Revlon ColorStay Makeup for ...
    June 7, 2013 - StyleBistro
Quotes

  • Kevin Taft in 940 News
    Compared to the government's $25-million publicity campaign, one picture of an oily duck is priceless,said Taft.
  • Michael Mansfield in Times Online
    Yesterday his barrister, Michael Mansfield, QC, alleged that the Duke had described Dodi as "an oily bedhopper".
  • Gwyneth Paltrow in Post Chronicle
    Gwyneth said: "Never have I met such warm people, heard such good music, eaten so much fried chicken. I could go on and on. The fried chicken is superb. Crunchy and not oily on the outside and juicy on the inside."

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