greasier; greasiest
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: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
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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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Ceramic cookware: Similar to nonstick pans, spray can leave a greasy residue on ceramic surfaces.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Stressed-out people don’t crave apples, so the compound effect of eating cheesy/greasy foods, not working out, waking up exhausted, and drinking several cups of coffee before 10 am took a toll mentally and physically.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Margarine tends to have a greasier feel, which can be unpleasant to some people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Stressed-out people don’t crave apples, so the compound effect of eating cheesy/greasy foods, not working out, waking up exhausted, and drinking several cups of coffee before 10 am took a toll mentally and physically.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Margarine tends to have a greasier feel, which can be unpleasant to some people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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 7 Jan. 2025.
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