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
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Recent Examples of greasy
Curie’s clean deodorant nourishes and protects the skin with a moisturizing, non-greasy formula that glides on smoothly without residue or irritation.
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dip a microfiber cloth into the water and then gently scrub away any greasy spots on your cabinets.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dip a microfiber cloth into the water and then gently scrub away any greasy spots on your cabinets.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Supima cotton sheet set is made with a sateen weave, offering a light sheen like you’d get in bamboo sheets without the slippery feel.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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But more problematic to the scientists today is that the eels are nocturnal, good at hiding and very, very slippery.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jason Ardizzone-West’s set is a predictable slick white box, its blank surfaces submissive to the constant barrage of Brad Peterson’s video projections.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Having his slick-fielding pal Ha-Seong Kim as a teammate again seemed to bring out the best in Jurickson Profar in their first game together with the Atlanta Braves.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cook everything as directed in a large skillet, then transfer to a greased baking dish and bake as directed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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