greasy

• Qui est couvert de graisse ou d'huile, ou qui en contient beaucoup ; qui a un aspect ou une texture gras.

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.

   graisseux, gras

   • 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.

   Synonymesfattyoilyoleaginousslickslipperyunctuous

   Antonymescleandry

2. Slippery or smoothB1formal

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

   Glissant ou onctueux

   • 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.

   Synonymesoilyslickslippery

   Antonymesdryrough

3. Unpleasantly oily (hair or skin)B1informal

   Describing hair or skin that is excessively oily or unwashed.

   gras, gras, gras (cheveux/peau)

   • 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.

   Synonymeslankoilyslick

   Antonymescleandryfresh