greasy
adjective
smeared, covered, or soiled with grease.
greasiness
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a word derived from
greasy.
Example Sentences
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Durian "tastes just as sweet as cake, without the greasiness and heaviness".
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
However, that couldn't be farther from the truth; the honest answer lies in greasiness.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2023
Here, the same alchemical treatment yields an even more blistery crust with burnished-bronzed skin glowing through, plus more greasiness, more chew.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2022
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
It should be kept free from contact with the sides of the vessel; and all dust, smears, or greasiness, should be scrupulously avoided, by carefully wiping it with a clean cloth before and after use.
From A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility by Henry Negretti
