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greasy

/ˈɡriː.si/

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adjective

/ˈɡriː.si/B1formalculinary
  • ruОписывает что-то покрытое или содержащее много жира или масла.

Describes something covered with or containing a lot of grease or oil.

  1. Covered with oil or fatA2formal

    Having a surface or texture that is oily, fatty, or slippery.

    ruЖирный

    • The pizza was too greasy for my taste.
    • He wiped his greasy hands on a napkin.
    • The mechanic's overalls were covered in greasy stains.

    Synonymsfattyoilyoleaginousslickslipperyunctuous

    Antonymscleandry

  2. Slippery or smoothB1formal

    Having a smooth, slippery quality, often due to oil or grease.

    ruСкользкий

    • The road was greasy after the rain, making driving dangerous.
    • Be careful, the floor is greasy from the spilled oil.
    • The handle was greasy and hard to grip.

    Synonymsoilyslickslippery

    Antonymsdryrough

  3. Unpleasantly oily (hair or skin)B1informal

    Describing hair or skin that is excessively oily or unwashed.

    ruЖирный (о волосах или коже)

    • Her hair looked greasy after a long day without washing.
    • He has a greasy complexion that requires special skincare.
    • The teenager's greasy skin was prone to acne.

    Synonymslankoilyslick

    Antonymscleandryfresh

Forms
  • greasier comparative form
  • greasiest superlative form
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