Also means
greasy; oleaginous
Usage Note
ölig describes an oily, slick surface or texture, from Öl (oil), as in eine ölige Schicht (an oily layer). Of a manner it means ingratiating or unctuous, as in ein öliges Lächeln.
Examples
"Auf der Pfütze schimmerte ein öliger Film."
Natural Translation
On the puddle shimmered an oily film.
Literal Translation
On the puddle shimmered an oily film.
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