as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid
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Recent Examples of greasy
While giving the kitchen a deep clean, greasy kitchen cabinets are often the toughest challenge of all.
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Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Then, dry the area and see if any greasy residue remains.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The soft, non-greasy formula is infused with antioxidants and skin-smoothing ingredients.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 June 2026
With continued use, the lightweight, non-greasy formula helps invigorate roots, improve blood flow, and minimize shedding.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 June 2026
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Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Then, dry the area and see if any greasy residue remains.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The soft, non-greasy formula is infused with antioxidants and skin-smoothing ingredients.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 June 2026
With continued use, the lightweight, non-greasy formula helps invigorate roots, improve blood flow, and minimize shedding.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for greasy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The velvet coating does a better job of gripping slippery fabrics and delicate garments than plastic or metal alternatives.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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The shoe’s outsole is also made with rubber pods that make the sneaker extra grippy on slippery surfaces.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Place the rolls in a greased 9- x 13-inch pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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