The Opposite(Antonym) of “ungreased”
The antonyms of ungreased are greased, lubricated, and buttered. These words describe the opposite of a surface that is dry, rough, or sticky. They imply that the surface has been coated with a substance to make it smooth, slippery, or non-stick.
Explore all Antonyms of “ungreased”
Definitions and Examples of greased, lubricated, buttered
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Coated or smeared with grease, oil, or fat.
Example
The mechanic greased the car's engine to reduce friction and wear.
Treated with a substance that reduces friction, heat, or wear.
Example
The machine parts were lubricated with oil to prevent rust and corrosion.
Spread with butter or a similar substance.
Example
The toast was hot and crispy, with a generous layer of buttered goodness.
Key Differences: greased vs lubricated vs buttered
- 1Greased implies the use of grease, oil, or fat to coat a surface and reduce friction or stickiness.
- 2Lubricated implies the use of a substance, such as oil or silicone, to reduce friction, heat, or wear between moving parts.
- 3Buttered implies the use of butter or a similar substance to add flavor and moisture to food, or to prevent sticking to a surface.
Effective Usage of greased, lubricated, buttered
- 1Cooking: Use greased or buttered to describe the state of a cooking surface or utensil.
- 2Mechanics: Use greased or lubricated to describe the state of a machine or engine.
- 3Household: Use lubricated to describe the state of a door hinge or lock.
Remember this!
The antonyms of ungreased are greased, lubricated, and buttered. These words describe the opposite of a surface that is dry, rough, or sticky. Use them in cooking, mechanics, or household contexts to describe the state of a surface or object that has been coated with a substance to make it smooth, slippery, or non-stick.
