sleazier; sleaziest
Synonyms of sleazy
Examples of sleazy in a Sentence
a dancer in a sleazy outfit
a sleazy lothario who is always on the make
Recent Examples on the Web
Jason Maddy disappears into multiple roles including the sleazy diner owner, the jolly Napa depot manager who pre-reads everyone’s mail and the wise doctor who treats Tony after a car accident.
—
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Ian Fleming, who set some of From Russia with Love's most memorable scenes in this area, delighted in its 'sleazy romance'.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Within a decade, TMZ made its name with a combination of sleazy and sensational celebrity news.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sleazy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Ian Fleming, who set some of From Russia with Love's most memorable scenes in this area, delighted in its 'sleazy romance'.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Within a decade, TMZ made its name with a combination of sleazy and sensational celebrity news.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sleazy
Cite this Entry
“Sleazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleazy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
