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greasy Synonyms

Another word for greasy

Choosing another word for greasy depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 oily hands on a clean shop rag before inspecting the paperwork."

Strongest
oily
slick
Strong
slimy
slippery
unctuous
lubricated
grimy

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
oily
fatty
Strong
lardy
buttery
heavy
rich

• 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 smarmy demeanor."

Strongest
smarmy
unctuous
oily
sleazy
slick
slimy
Strong
ingratiating
obsequious
sycophantic
glib

Opposites of greasy

The opposite of greasy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lean
genuine
dry
sincere
honest
earnest
low-fat
clean
See all opposites of greasy

• Nearby Words

greaser
greasily
greasiness
greasy
great
great barracuda
great basin rattlesnake

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