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Synonyms for greasy
ˈgri si, -zi; ˈgri zi; ˈgri sigreasy

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  1. greasy, oily, sebaceous, oleaginousadjective

    containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

    "greasy hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds"

    Synonyms:
    fulsome, soapy, smarmy, sebaceous, unctuous, buttery, oleaginous, oily

    Antonyms:
    fatless, nonfat, fat-free, clean

  2. greasy, oilyadjective

    smeared or soiled with grease or oil

    "greasy coveralls"; "get rid of rubbish and oily rags"

    Synonyms:
    fulsome, soapy, smarmy, sebaceous, unctuous, buttery, oleaginous, oily

    Antonyms:
    clean, fatless, fat-free, nonfat

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  1. grainyadjective

    the term 'grainy' is used when one feels queer or has a sense of discomfort.

    wow, i'm feeling grainy today.

    Submitted by k1y099.mi on August 30, 2023  

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  1. greasyadjective

    Synonyms:
    unctuous, fat, fatty, oily, adipose, sebaceous, oleaginous

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  1. greasyadjective

    Synonyms:
    sebaceous, oily, unctuous, oleaginous, fatty

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  1. List of paraphrases for "greasy":

    fatty, oily, fat, bold

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How to use greasy in a sentence?

  1. Stephen Song:

    Would you tell someone who is hungry: 'Don't eat that greasy burger, it's bad for you. Wait for something healthy?' i'm not a fan of 'zero-rated' services but there is an argument to say: 'something is better than nothing'.

  2. Brayden Schenn:

    Greasy elbow by Josty, i understand he’s going into the battle but you’ve got to know how to control your elbow and not get it up in a D-man’s face.

  3. Philipp Grubauer:

    It was n’t our best game, but it was good to get the win, we dialed it up a notch in the last period. We feel pretty comfortable in those tight games. Tonight was a greasy one to finish that road trip.

  4. Kate Bowler:

    When I first started studying( the prosperity gospel), it was considered this sort of late-night TV preacher with greasy hair, ripping off a widow in Florida kind of reputation.

  5. Demi Moore:

    It works perfectly on my long hair and keeps it full, healthy and balanced, it’s never greasy or dry.


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