GREASILY

greasily

(adverb) in a greasy manner; “the food was greasily unappetizing”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

greasily (comparative more greasily, superlative most greasily)

In a greasy manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Greas"i*ly

Definition: , adv.

1. In a greasy manner.

2. In a gross or indelicate manner. [Obs.] You talk greasily; your lips grow foul. Shak.

GREASY

Greas"y, a. Etym: [Compar. Greasier (

1. Composed of, or characterized by, grease; oily; unctuous; as, a greasy dish.

2. Smeared or defiled with grease. With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers. Shak.

3. Like grease or oil; smooth; seemingly unctuous to the touch, as is mineral soapstone.

4. Fat of body; bulky. [R.] Shak.

5. Gross; indelicate; indecent. [Obs.] Marston.

6. (Far.)

Definition: Affected with the disease called grease; as, the heels of a horse. See Grease, n., 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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