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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Yellowish stool can be associated with oily and greasy foods, which should be avoided on GLP-1s.
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Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Because no one needs a big greasy nose.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup.
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Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Because no one needs a big greasy nose.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Merit’s moisturizer not only hydrates but also preps the skin for radiant, never-greasy makeup.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Femme guest singers An-Marlen and White Girl help offset the greasy vibe.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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