greasy
adjective
smeared, covered, or soiled with grease.
greasiness
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a word derived from
greasy.
Example Sentences
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It's just the right amount of salty greasiness paired with sweet and spicy jalapeño honey that makes this dish an instant brunch favorite.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2023
Don’t mistake greasiness for a lack of precision; every groove and texture on the album is arranged just so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
An elegant moisturiser and effective sunscreen in one, it goes straight over serum without greasiness, peeling or stinging, and provides an excellent base for foundation.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 15, 2017
The soft, creamy masa achieves richness without any heaviness or greasiness — they’re made with organic coconut oil instead of lard.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2017
Take it out, see that all greasiness is gone, and place it in the preservative, going on till all the plates are so treated.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 by Various
