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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Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Cooling the potatoes before adding the mayo dressing prevents loose mayo which can make the salad greasy or heavy.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Cook greasy foods at a lower temperature to prevent splatters.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Cooling the potatoes before adding the mayo dressing prevents loose mayo which can make the salad greasy or heavy.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Cook greasy foods at a lower temperature to prevent splatters.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
—
Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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