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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The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, with a soft, powdery finish that helps prevent irritation without feeling heavy.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Skin feels refreshed, and never greasy, thanks to the water gel texture that absorbs near instantly.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Get your own bowl and enjoy all the greasy goodness for yourself.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The rhythm section is relentlessly greasy, calibrated on Jerry Cortez’s expert guitar work, while VW and drummer Pete Antunes are simultaneously loose and tight, the sweet spot for funk.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Skin feels refreshed, and never greasy, thanks to the water gel texture that absorbs near instantly.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Get your own bowl and enjoy all the greasy goodness for yourself.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The rhythm section is relentlessly greasy, calibrated on Jerry Cortez’s expert guitar work, while VW and drummer Pete Antunes are simultaneously loose and tight, the sweet spot for funk.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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