Synonyms for

Greasy

Verb / ˈgri:si: / Another word for greasy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered with or containing a lot of grease or oil

Synonyms & similar words

sebaceous oily oleaginous oily slick fatty fat buttery unctuous smeared smudged grubby dirty grimy smutty sooty stained spotted blemished mucky muddy filthy slippery

Synonyms by register

Formal

oleaginous unctuous lipid-rich

Informal

slippy oily schmeary buttery

Literary

slick viscous balmy

Antonyms

clean dry lean neat plain unsoiled polished

Common collocations

  • greasy spoon
  • greasy hair
  • greasy food
  • greasy palms
  • greasy stain
  • greasy residue
  • greasy film

Word family

noun grease
adjective greasy
adverb greasily

Usage note

Often used to describe food that is cooked in or contains a lot of oil or fat. Can also have a negative connotation, implying something is unpleasantly smooth or insincere.

Example sentences

  1. The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the car.
  2. The fries were too greasy for me to finish.
  3. The door handle was slippery and greasy.
  4. The pan was greasy from cooking bacon.
  5. The pizza was greasy and delicious.

Quotes

  • I cannot eat this soup. It is more grease than broth. - Douglas Adams
  • It's easy to impress me. I don't need a fancy party to be happy. Just good friends, good food, and good laughs. I'm happy. I'm satisfied. I'm content. - Maria Sharapova
  • Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom. - Jack Lalanne

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