Synonyms of greased

greased 1 of 2

adjective

as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction

the floor was greased with condensation, and so we slid everywhere we went

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slicked
• slippery
• slick
• greasy
• oiled
• lubricated
• ground
• sanded
• rubbed
• slithery
• slippy
• polished
• coated
• brushed
• waxed
• burnished
• glazed
• buffed
• shined
• scraped
• waxy
• soapy
• glossed
• scrubbed
• scoured
• sandblasted
• sandpapered
• rasped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uneven
• rough
• roughened
• scuffed
• coarsened

greased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grease

1

as in oiled

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oiled
• lubricated
• waxed
• wet
• slicked
• washed
• soaked
• bathed
• watered
• drenched
• doused
• soused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughened
• roughed
• dried
• coarsened
• seared
• parched
• dehydrated

2

as in facilitated

to free from obstruction or difficulty

your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilitated
• accelerated
• smoothed
• improved
• promoted
• eased
• loosened (up)
• paved the way (for)
• simplified
• sped
• unclogged
• quickened
• forwarded
• assisted
• expedited
• hurried
• helped
• aided
• hastened
• abetted
• furthered
• rushed
• straightened (out)
• advanced
• streamlined
• untangled
• disentangled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicated
• hindered
• impeded
• aggravated
• sophisticated
• retarded
• worsened
• perplexed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greased

Adjective

Place the rolls spiral-side up in the greased baking dish, pressing down gently on top of each one. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Spoon the filling into flour tortillas, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Using greased ¼-cup measure, drop cookie dough 3 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

Women also took part in the greased pig contest. — Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026

Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes. — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026

Verb

Guys loaded the shipment onto their boat once lots of hands had been greased. — George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Line greased pan with parchment paper, allowing about 2 inches to extend past the edges. — Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026

With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026

The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet. — Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026