OILED Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯi(-ə)ld

Definition of oiled

as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction following the fuel spill, the resulting oiled stretch of roadway had to be closed to traffic

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as in drunk

slang being under the influence of alcohol Casino operators like to keep their guests oiled and willing to part with their money.

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oiled

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verb

past tense of oil

as in greased

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently

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Recent Examples of oiled

Adjective

In the margin, staghounds clean their paws with oiled tongues. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels. — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026

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Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 Getting a wing who can defend, shoot and dribble adequately would have oiled the cogs of an often clunky offense. — Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oiled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled

Adjective

Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
But if opting for a slicked knot that eliminates all natural texture feels a little too intense, a relaxed and romantic ballet bun can provide some welcome balance.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of slicked

Adjective

Patel also directed Wilkins’ security detail to escort one of her allegedly drunk friends home after a night out in Nashville, MS Now reported in December 2025.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
There were half-drunk espresso martinis on nearly every surface after Heather Dubrow tried to drink the bartender out of coffee.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of drunk

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Guys loaded the shipment onto their boat once lots of hands had been greased.

— George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of greased

Adjective

That calculation is pushing retail technology toward fitting-room innovation rather than slick checkout flows alone.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
It’s paired with a blend of lightweight sunflower, olive, and jojoba oils that melt down makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without leaving skin feeling slick or weighed down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of slick

Adjective

Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fried

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Your eyes constantly produce a thin layer of basal tears to keep the cornea lubricated, and the duct quietly shuttles that trickle into the nose, where it’s absorbed or blended into normal nasal mucus without a trace.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026

Definition of lubricated

Adjective

Closer still to the falls, the mist is heavy enough to drench the sightseers stopping to gawk at the spectacle from viewing points, or on slippery pathways between the various lookouts.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The technique’s definition is slippery, spanning actors’ deep character study, extreme physical transformations and staying in character for months; some performers reject the label or the practice.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of slippery

Adjective

She’s reused footage from the Greyhounds’ previous attempt at creating a viral video to create a new, more fun clip that makes liberal use of Rebecca’s drunken chastising of fans for not showing up.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
He’d been sent to prison in 2009 after multiple drunken driving offenses.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026