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Synonyms for oily

Two senses of oily live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineMaterials

smeared or soiled with grease or oil

Get rid of rubbish and oily rags.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

greasy

Same sentence, swapped: Get rid of rubbish and greasy rags.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for oily as it is used in the sentence above.

fulsome
hypocritical
insinuating

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 5, SummitQualities

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

The cream is meant for oily skin and clogged pores.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

sebaceous

Same sentence, swapped: The cream is meant for sebaceous skin and clogged pores.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for oily as it is used in the sentence above.

smarmy
hypocritical
insinuating

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