oiled
1 synonym and 1 antonym for oiled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Coated or treated with oil.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
unoiled
How to use oiled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
well-oiled machine
a bit oiled
The "drunk" sense is casual slang, usually softened with a word like "well" or "pleasantly".
Frequently asked questions
What does “oiled” mean?
The word “oiled” means coated or treated with oil. In plain terms, covered with oil, or, informally, drunk.
How do you use “oiled” in a sentence?
Here is “oiled” used in a sentence: “The chef used a well-oiled pan to keep the fish from sticking.”
What part of speech is “oiled”?
“Oiled” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “oiled” have?
“Oiled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coated or treated with oil.
