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greasy Antonyms

Opposite of greasy

Because the opposite of greasy shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covered with, smeared with, or resembling an oily or fatty substance.

Usage Example

"The mechanic wiped his dry hands on a clean shop rag before inspecting the paperwork."

Strongest
dry
clean
Strong
spotless

• adjective (Context 2)

Containing or cooked with an excessive amount of fat or cooking oil.

Usage Example

"After eating the lean fast food, she felt a sudden wave of indigestion."

Strongest
lean
low-fat
Strong
light
nonfat
dry

• adjective (Context 3)

Excessively polite, flattering, or ingratiating in an insincere or untrustworthy manner.

Usage Example

"We decided to leave the dealership because the salesperson had a terribly sincere demeanor."

Strongest
sincere
genuine
honest
earnest
Strong
forthright
straightforward
candid

Similar words to greasy

Words similar to greasy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

oily
smarmy
unctuous
fatty
sleazy
slick
slimy
ingratiating
See all synonyms of greasy

• Nearby Words

greaseproof
greasily
greasiness
greasy
great
great dividing
greatheartedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Greasy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/greasy
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