Antonyms for greasy


Grammar : Adj
Spell : gree-see, ‐zee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgri si, ‐zi


Definition of greasy

Origin :
  • 1510s, from grease + -y (2). Related: Greasily; greasiness. Greasy spoon "small cheap restaurant" is from 1925.
  • adj slippery, oily
Example sentences :
  • What did they do with their greasy blandishments, before the era of cheap photography?
  • Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens
  • It fell now in mournful-looking, greasy flakes round my face.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The good man smiled a greasy smile; and drew her closer to him.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • There's nothing there but padding; and a greasy sort it is.'
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • The sight of the greasy ham sandwiches was too much for the "able seaman."
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Not even in the wet, greasy street could she find any unsightliness that afternoon.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The rogue was bribed when he discovered how things were with you, you greasy sots.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini
  • “Youse might as well call me Greasy,” said the new employee.
  • Extract from : « Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective » by Ellis Parker Butler
  • The rustle of the hose along the hall floor was muffled by the greasy slime.
  • Extract from : « When the Sleepers Woke » by Arthur Leo Zagat
  • "An over-rich, greasy sort of cuisine is the Provenale," remarked Ogden.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for greasy

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