greasier; greasiest
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: 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
An effective cleanser takes away that slick, greasy feeling, but won’t leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 3 Apr. 2024
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Fats
Foods high in fat, especially greasy and fried foods, can make Crohn’s disease symptoms worse.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
As a refresher, shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, which help heal and soften cracked skin without feeling super greasy, cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously explained.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 6 Feb. 2024
Those greasy crispy noodles topping the soup are the best part; the crispy-gone-soggy texture remains one of my favorite things.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
The treatment looks greasy as the group sings the song, their image superimposed over classical paintings and street scenes from Europe.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream The Kiehl Ultra Facial Cream is formulated with squalane and pro-ceramides, which help reduce irritation and inflammation, to create a hydrating product that doesn’t feel greasy.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024
The product has a nice texture and doesn't make skin feel sticky or greasy.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
The meat is less greasy and more dense, the breading not as soggy, but just as tasty.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 3 Apr. 2024
The Best Foods For Crohn's Disease Learn more about our advocates
Fats
Foods high in fat, especially greasy and fried foods, can make Crohn’s disease symptoms worse.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
As a refresher, shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, which help heal and soften cracked skin without feeling super greasy, cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously explained.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 6 Feb. 2024
Those greasy crispy noodles topping the soup are the best part; the crispy-gone-soggy texture remains one of my favorite things.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
The treatment looks greasy as the group sings the song, their image superimposed over classical paintings and street scenes from Europe.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream The Kiehl Ultra Facial Cream is formulated with squalane and pro-ceramides, which help reduce irritation and inflammation, to create a hydrating product that doesn’t feel greasy.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024
The product has a nice texture and doesn't make skin feel sticky or greasy.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
The meat is less greasy and more dense, the breading not as soggy, but just as tasty.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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