greasier; greasiest
1
2
: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Avoid the following foods: High-fat foods fried or greasy foods, tomato products, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages
Take Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) to ease symptoms and inflammation if your colic is due to gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease.
—
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Research has found that consuming greasy foods can trigger intestinal gas, bloating, and diarrhea in people with IBS.9
Other fatty foods can also negatively affect IBS symptoms.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 10 July 2024
That said, the shades are both buildable and universal—and the formula, notably not sticky or greasy.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 8 July 2024
Find it on Amazon The Lip Oil From Nyx That Helps Hydrate Your Pout for up to 24 Hours
Unlike some lip oils, this one is made with vegan squalane that delivers a nourishing dose of moisture — all without leaving you feeling greasy.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for greasy 
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Research has found that consuming greasy foods can trigger intestinal gas, bloating, and diarrhea in people with IBS.9
Other fatty foods can also negatively affect IBS symptoms.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 10 July 2024
That said, the shades are both buildable and universal—and the formula, notably not sticky or greasy.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 8 July 2024
Find it on Amazon The Lip Oil From Nyx That Helps Hydrate Your Pout for up to 24 Hours
Unlike some lip oils, this one is made with vegan squalane that delivers a nourishing dose of moisture — all without leaving you feeling greasy.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for greasy
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'greasy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near greasy
Cite this Entry
“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share