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non-greasy

non-greasy

3.2
Not oily and does not leave a sticky feeling
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈɡriːzi/
translation icon : no graso
  • This lotion is non-greasy, so it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving any residue.

Examples

  • This is a beautiful, creamy, non greasy day cream that I can wear under my makeup and know that I have my protection going.

  • Our waterproof, non greasy formula won't transfer fade or flakes or your full coverage look is locked in all day.

  • It's more of just like a kind of normal non greasy sunscreen.

  • It's so lightweight, non greasy and it's from a plant which is native to Oregon, Western Canada and California.

  • She prefers a non-greasy moisturizer that doesn't make her face feel oily.

  • The non-greasy hair product keeps my hair looking smooth without any sticky feeling.

Synonyms

greaseless
vsnon-greasy
1 3.3

Has no grease or oil on it

is about not leaving a slick or sticky residue after use
oilless
vsnon-greasy
4.5

Made without oil and used for food or skin products

is about not leaving a slick or sticky residue after use
non-sticky
vsnon-greasy
2.8

Does not stay on surfaces and comes off easily

focuses on not feeling oily or leaving slick residue after use
nonglutinous
vsnon-greasy
8.0

Not sticky like glue

is about avoiding oily or slick residue rather than dry texture
nonviscid
vsnon-greasy
  • Specialized
9.9

A liquid that flows easily and is not thick like honey

focuses on not leaving oily or slick residue after application

Antonyms

123 1.0

Covered in oil or fat and feels slippery

How Greasy

greasy
123 1.0
non-greasy
3.2
dry
791 1.0

Surface Forms

non-greasy positive

Morphology

non-greasy = greasy (transparent) = non + greasy

The meaning is a straightforward negative formed from 'non-' + 'greasy', so learners who know 'greasy' and 'non-' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Non-greasy is made of two clear parts: non- meaning 'not' and greasy related to grease meaning 'oil'. So non-greasy describes something 'not oily' that does not leave a sticky or oily feel on your skin.