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
Recent Examples on the Web
The daily lotion-like facial cleanser is formulated with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerine that work to hydrate skin without stripping the face of essential moisture or leaving behind any greasy residue.
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Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
Some mineral sunscreens cause a white cast that throws off the undertones of your best foundation, while others err on the greasy side, preventing your makeup from staying put all day.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 18 June 2024
In 1987, after three decades of using greasy paraffin lamps for light, the Genges finally saw their house connected to the power grid.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
Our testers loved the shine of the spray, noting their hair never felt greasy.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
Some mineral sunscreens cause a white cast that throws off the undertones of your best foundation, while others err on the greasy side, preventing your makeup from staying put all day.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 18 June 2024
In 1987, after three decades of using greasy paraffin lamps for light, the Genges finally saw their house connected to the power grid.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
Our testers loved the shine of the spray, noting their hair never felt greasy.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 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 Jul. 2024.
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