greasier; greasiest
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: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
Examples of greasy in a Sentence
My doctor told me to avoid greasy food.
that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid
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Her jeans are filthy; her blonde hair hangs in loose, greasy strings; bruises speckle her thin arms, and there’s a patch of blood above her right eye.
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Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Simply blend wood ash with enough water to make a paste, slather the paste over the greasy surface that needs cleaning, buff the ash and oil away with a soft cloth or sponge, and then wipe the whole area down with a damp cloth to remove any leftover ash and other messy residue.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
L’Oréal Age Perfect Sunscreen This sunscreen goes on with a lightweight, non-greasy feeling while moisturizing your skin for lasting hydration.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Simply blend wood ash with enough water to make a paste, slather the paste over the greasy surface that needs cleaning, buff the ash and oil away with a soft cloth or sponge, and then wipe the whole area down with a damp cloth to remove any leftover ash and other messy residue.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
L’Oréal Age Perfect Sunscreen This sunscreen goes on with a lightweight, non-greasy feeling while moisturizing your skin for lasting hydration.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for greasy
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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