Definition

Having more grease or oil than something else; slick or oily in texture or appearance.

Example

The fried chicken was greasier than I expected.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that the fries here are greasier than at other places?

Yeah, I can definitely feel the difference when I eat them.

I wonder if they use more oil for frying or something.

That’s probably it! Sometimes, greasier food just tastes better, though.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Greasier → It is formed from "grease" (from Old French *graisse*, meaning fatty substance) and the suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "greasier" means having more grease or being more oily than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'grease' which refers to a fatty substance, and remember that 'greasier' means having more of that oily quality.

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