Greasily: meaning, definitions and examples
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greasily
[ หษกriหzษชli ]
describing texture
The word 'greasily' refers to something that is done in a manner that is oily or slick. It often pertains to food preparation methods where grease is involved, resulting in a shiny, slick surface. This term can also describe the appearance or texture of an object that has been coated in grease or oil. In a broader sense, it can allude to behaviors or attitudes that appear insincere or overly slick.
Synonyms
greasy, oily, slick, slippery, smarmy.
Examples of usage
- The bacon was cooked greasily on the skillet.
- He smiled greasily, but his eyes told a different story.
- The greasy fingers left marks on the fabric.
- The burger was greasily topped with melted cheese.
Translations
Translations of the word "greasily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น oleosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช fettig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berminyak
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ tลusto
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท gras
๐ช๐ธ grasoso
๐น๐ท yaฤlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๋ฆ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุณู
๐จ๐ฟ mastnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ mastnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒน่ ป็
๐ธ๐ฎ mastno
๐ฎ๐ธ fita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะนะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaฤlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ grasoso
Etymology
The word 'greasily' is derived from the adjective 'greasy', which itself comes from the Middle English term 'greis', which has its roots in Old French 'graisse', meaning 'fat' or 'grease'. The history of the term can be traced back to the Latin 'granum', meaning 'grain', which relates to the original use of animal fat derived from grains. Over time, the word evolved to focus specifically on the oily or slick quality that comes from the presence of grease, especially in cooking contexts. The adverbial form 'greasily' emerged to modify verbs describing actions performed with a greasy quality. The usage of 'greasily' in language has further expanded to encompass figurative meanings, especially in describing sleek or insincere behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,020, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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