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单词 greasy
释义

greasy

adjective

ˈgrē-sē How to pronounce greasy (audio) -zē How to pronounce greasy (audio)
greasier; greasiest
1
a
: smeared or soiled with grease
greasy clothes
b
: oily in appearance, texture, or manner
his greasy smile Jack London
c
: slippery
2
: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
greasily
ˈgrē-sə-lē How to pronounce greasy (audio)
-zə-
adverb
greasiness
ˈgrē-sē-nəs How to pronounce greasy (audio)
-zē-
noun

Synonyms

  • greased
  • lubricated
  • oiled
  • slick
  • slicked
  • slippery
  • slippy
  • slithery
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Example Sentences

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 My face felt greasy and my belly rumbled in gastrointestinal rebellion. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 Summer Fridays’ special vegan wax blend will soften and increase shine throughout the day with a smooth, never-greasy texture that feels like a gift from heaven. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 Nervous about creams feeling thick or greasy on the neck? April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Last but not least, after a fire burns through Ada’s parental home on St. Marks, her family’s coveted books, keepsakes, and photos are either deteriorated or covered over with a greasy gray oil. Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 There was also a peculiar metallic after-taste and this dog left us with a greasy mouth-feel. cleveland, 19 July 2022 This product is proof that a quality night cream doesn’t have to feel heavy or greasy in order to deliver supple, glowy results come morning. Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The ergonomic, thermo-plastic handle ensures a comfortable and sturdy grip, even if your hands get wet or greasy. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2022 Free of parabens, dyes, and fragrances, this body lotion—intended for daily use—earned praise for being quick absorbing and not in the least bit greasy. SELF, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1514, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

greasy

adjective

ˈgrē-sē How to pronounce greasy (audio)
-zē
greasier; greasiest
1
: covered with an oily material
greasy hands
2
: like or full of fat
greasy french fries

greasy

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • slicked
  • slippery
  • greased
  • slick
  • lubricated
  • slippy
  • ground
  • oiled
  • sanded
  • slithery
  • rubbed
  • waxy
  • polished
  • coated
  • glazed
  • brushed
  • waxed
  • burnished
  • soapy
  • buffed
  • shined
  • glossed
  • scraped
  • rasped
  • scrubbed
  • scoured
  • sandpapered
  • sandblasted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uneven
  • rough
  • roughened
  • scuffed
  • coarsened
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