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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The batter was great, though: a thin layer of crunch that wasn’t too greasy.
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Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Other common symptoms of CF include coughing attacks (often with phlegm), shortness of breath, greasy and bulky stools, rectal prolapse and constipation.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The scalp may feel excessively greasy or oily and appear shiny or wet.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
This is why an exfoliating scalp treatment can be beneficial for those who need to maintain a healthier, balanced scalp environment to help prevent hair from getting too greasy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Other common symptoms of CF include coughing attacks (often with phlegm), shortness of breath, greasy and bulky stools, rectal prolapse and constipation.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The scalp may feel excessively greasy or oily and appear shiny or wet.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
This is why an exfoliating scalp treatment can be beneficial for those who need to maintain a healthier, balanced scalp environment to help prevent hair from getting too greasy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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