"oilily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more oilily [comparative], most oilily [superlative]
Etymology: From oily + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|oily|ly}} oily + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} oilily (comparative more oilily, superlative most oilily)
  1. Flatteringly, obsequiously.
    Sense id: en-oilily-en-adv-ZXr5EZSJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly, Terms with Polish translations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 97 3 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 98 2 Disambiguation of Terms with Polish translations: 89 11
  2. In an oily way; with the appearance or consistency of oil. Translations (in an oily way): oleiście (Polish)
    Sense id: en-oilily-en-adv-ynv8oVld Disambiguation of 'in an oily way': 0 100

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