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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Then, remove greasy burners and grates and soak them in hot, soapy water in the sink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Follow that with a non-greasy moisturizer, which helps to smooth texture in addition to hydrating.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream delivers up to 120 hours of hydration in a lightweight texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025
Then, remove greasy burners and grates and soak them in hot, soapy water in the sink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Follow that with a non-greasy moisturizer, which helps to smooth texture in addition to hydrating.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
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 1 Dec. 2025.
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