Synonyms of greasy

greasy

adjective

ˈgrē-sē 

as in slicked

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

that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uneven
• rough
• roughened
• scuffed
• coarsened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greasy

There were greasy hits, hard checks and post-whistle scrums for most of the final two periods, with Sean Kuraly, Olivier, Monahan, Erik Gudbranson and others providing much of the spark. —Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

On top of that, when your roots and pillow are damp, that creates a moist, warm breeding ground ideal for Malassezia yeast, which in excess, can cause dandruff, per Dr. Cheng, or an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (characterized by itchy, greasy patches). —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025

My hair was slicked back at the top but didn’t appear greasy. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025

These are a little greasier, a little less glamorous. —Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025