OILINESS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

oiliness

noun

Definition of oiliness

as in slickness

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Recent Examples of oiliness This formula decongests the skin and is great for those who want to improve skin texture and oiliness. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 June 2026 Below, shop our nine favorite formulas that a suit a range of concerns, from oiliness and hair loss, to dryness and dandruff. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 Medium-full, with impressive concentration and excellent ripeness; there is a slight oiliness on the palate, along with very good acidity and significant persistence. — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 According to the brand, the mask even delivers enhanced light therapy to your T-zone (forehead and nose) and U-zone (jawline, chin, and cheeks) to better target fine lines, oiliness, and breakouts. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 These smaller, superficial doses can help minimize the appearance of pores, reduce oiliness, soften fine lines, and create a smoother overall finish without freezing your facial movements. — Jenny Jin, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026 This is why during pregnancy, some pre-existing skincare concerns, like chronic breakouts or oiliness, either completely vanish or temporarily worsen. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiliness

Noun

The oil-free, non-comedogenic, chemical formula won’t clog pores, while silica and perlite absorb excess shine, leaving behind a matte finish that keeps midday slickness in check.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
But there’s an innate slickness to drone footage that can turn a shot of, say, a South Texas Starbucks into a joke, and there’s a mechanical quality to the way drones glide through the air that, even if controlled by a human, feels impersonal — a view from nowhere.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Definition of slickness

Noun

Cerúndolo went out in the first round at Wimbledon, and analyst Gill Gross suggested that the slipperiness of the grass may have been a factor.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026
In the following chapters of Quand j’étais photographe, Nadar plays on the rhetorical and material slipperiness of invention to craft a curious portrait of photography’s first fifty-odd years.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of slipperiness

Noun

Instead, Franklin will rise by virtue of hard work and (actual) shrewdness.

— John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.

— Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026

Definition of shrewdness

Noun

It was made that much worse when several cast members laughed at her insincerity and Maddi Reese interrupted it several times because there was a stray cat nearby that terrified her.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.

— Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025