1. the quality or state of being oily or greasy
2. excessive smoothness or insincerity in manner or speech
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The oiliness of her skin made it difficult to apply makeup.
• He washed his hands to remove the oiliness from the car engine.
• The politician’s oiliness made voters question his honesty.
• She disliked the oiliness of the salesman’s pitch.
• The oiliness of the fish made it unappetizing.
• His oiliness in conversation put everyone on edge.