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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Just a few drops keep my face and hands hydrated without feeling greasy.
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With its rich benefits, the oil feels lightweight and elegant on application, absorbing quickly without leaving behind a greasy finish.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Oily, fatty, and greasy food does not react well to plastic and should be put in better alternatives, like glass, according to our experts.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Just a few drops keep my face and hands hydrated without feeling greasy.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
With its rich benefits, the oil feels lightweight and elegant on application, absorbing quickly without leaving behind a greasy finish.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.
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