slithery

adjective

slith·ery ˈsli-t͟hə-rē

Synonyms of slithery

: having a slippery surface, texture, or quality

Examples of slithery in a Sentence

She wore a sexy, slithery dress. low tide exposes a stretch of beach strewn with seaweed and slithery rocks

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His vision is superb and his handle is tight and slithery, despite playing upright. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Then one day, the dog accidentally got into a slithery situation. — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025 The alluring but slithery presence of occult expert Alexander Babtiste (Jamie Campbell Bower, wickedly good) adds more spice to a guilty pleasure to savor. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 Our heroic trio is tasked with looking into disappearances aboard the titular train — and, yes, fighting off demons, including the primary villain, slithery and sinister Enmu (Daisuke Hirakawa). — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slithery

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slithery was circa 1825

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slithery

adjective

slith·ery ˈslit͟h-ə-rē

: having a slippery surface, texture, or quality

slithery

adjective

Synonyms of slithery

Examples of slithery in a Sentence

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