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oiliness vs oily

oily vs oiliness

oiliness is a noun but oily is not a noun.

oiliness is not an adjective while oily is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oiliness Yes No No No
oily No Yes No No
oiliness (noun) oily (noun)
consisting of or covered with oil
smug self-serving earnestness
oiliness (adjective) oily (adjective)
coated or covered with oil
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Difference between oiliness and oily

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