Synonyms for

Gras

Verb / græs / / grɑ: / Another word for gras — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gras is a noun that refers to a type of fat or butter made from the rendered and clarified fat of animals, especially cows.

Synonyms & similar words

fat butter grease lard shortening tallow oleo spread margarine ghee suet blubber oil grease cream oleomargarine butterfat dripping

Synonyms by register

Formal

emaciated underweight malnourished scrawny

Informal

skinny bony wiry gaunt

Literary

attenuated lank skeletal

Antonyms

lean thin emaciated starved underfed malnourished

Common collocations

  • very gras
  • extremely gras
  • noticeably gras
  • unhealthily gras
  • painfully gras
  • visibly gras

Word family

adjective gras

Usage note

Gras is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is extremely thin, often to the point of appearing unhealthy. It carries a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. I used gras to fry the potatoes.
  2. The chef added a dollop of gras to the sauce.
  3. My grandma makes the best gras cookies.
  4. I don't like the taste of gras on my bread.
  5. The recipe calls for three tablespoons of gras.

Quotes

  • "Butter is good, gras is better." - French Proverb
  • "Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all." - Julia Child
  • "Gras is an essential ingredient in French cuisine." - Chef Paul Bocuse

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words