Synonyms

oiled

American

[oild] / ɔɪld /

adjective

lubricated or smeared with or as if with oil.
Slang. drunk; intoxicated.

Other Word Forms

unoiled adjective

Etymology

Origin of oiled

First recorded in 1525–35; oil + -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Over the following months the wood is cut, settled, rounded, spliced, planed, fitted with a brass tip and leather pad, sanded in nine different ways, oiled, and finally waxed, before being complete.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

“Once it gets challenged or exposed, the gaslighting and redirection of the blame toward anyone willing to tell the truth starts through an international well oiled publicity machine,” Freedman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024

Agencies recovered four oiled birds alive in Oregon, the Coast Guard said in a news release Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Place in a large oiled bowl, turning to lightly coat, cover with a tea towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

On his watch, squeaky door hinges never got oiled.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

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