greasier; greasiest
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: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
Examples of greasy in a Sentence
Adjective
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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 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
The potatoes are lightly crisped — never greasy or soggy.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Mineral sunscreens, while effective, are often greasy and have a white cast to them.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 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
The potatoes are lightly crisped — never greasy or soggy.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Mineral sunscreens, while effective, are often greasy and have a white cast to them.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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