How to Use greasy in a Sentence

greasy

adjective
  • My doctor told me to avoid greasy food.
  • The crispy spring rolls, were crunchy and not too greasy.
    Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2020
  • But the path from here to there is likely to be greasy.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
  • And no greasy loaf pan to clean up, thanks to the lean beef and breadcrumbs.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Just don’t use too much oil or the pan will feel greasy.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • So then there’s the person with a spot and greasy hair.
    Tolly Wright, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2021
  • The starch helps the oil cling to the pasta and gives the dish a perfect — not greasy — texture.
    America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
  • Desert roads that tend to be greasy wet have to be passable.
    Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There's a lot to love about spring and summer — greasy hair is not one of them.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
  • That greasy pizza box, if the top is good and clean, tear it off and throw it in the blue bin.
    Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2021
  • How to get rid of greasy hair Wash your hair less often.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Our testers loved the shine of the spray, noting their hair never felt greasy.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
  • So light and creamy, dries with a fresh feeling, [and] not heavy or greasy at all...
    Rachel Nussbaum, PEOPLE.com, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Y’all know how greasy the range gets when frying in a skillet.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 16 Jan. 2021
  • Their serums feel like water and are not sticky or greasy.
    Jessica Radlof, Glamour, 30 July 2021
  • The product has a nice texture and doesn't make skin feel sticky or greasy.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
  • This is the perfect way to hide some greasy hair or frizz on those not-so-good hair days.
    Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The meat is less greasy and more dense, the breading not as soggy, but just as tasty.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The clear liquid doesn’t feel greasy, thanks to the witch hazel and algae extract.
    Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The product gave me a light halo effect and left all things greasy at the door.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Nervous about creams feeling thick or greasy on the neck?
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • And best of all, the shrimp are light and crunchy and not greasy at all because they are cooked in an air fryer.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Carousel lights flashed like wet teeth and greasy treats exhaled like hot breath.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • That 80/20 ratio is the key to a perfect burger that's juicy but not greasy.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2022
  • The tiniest dab goes a long way and made my skin feel soft and silky, never slick or greasy.
    Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Mar. 2021
  • The texture of the cream is smooth and non-greasy and is easy to add to your nighttime skincare routine.
    Olivia Hanson, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Dad soon stopped asking about greasy, heavy Cuban food.
    Carmen Cusido, refinery29.com, 20 June 2022
  • But this isn’t the county fair, and these aren’t greasy fingers of cinnamon-sugar dough straight from the fryer.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Serum Won’t Clog Pores This serum has a lightweight texture and absorbs quickly into the skin, creating a dewy look that doesn’t feel greasy.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024

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