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Greasily: meaning, definitions and examples

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greasily

 

[ หˆษกriหzษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oleosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fettig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berminyak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚usto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„‚ใฃใ“ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gras

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grasoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฆ„์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mastnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mastnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒน่…ป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mastno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.