GREASY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

greasy

adjective

ˈgrē-sē

Definition of greasy

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

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Recent Examples of greasy The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the capital’s outskirts, with greasy black droplets raining down. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly. — Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026 On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the outskirts of the capital, sending greasy black droplets raining down. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for greasy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy

Adjective

Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.

— Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Definition of slicked

Adjective

Transfer mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

— Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026