SLIMY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

slimy

adjective

ˈslī-mē

Definition of slimy

as in muddy

full of or covered with soft wet earth please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house

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Recent Examples of slimy If the produce’s skin is moldy, slimy, or rotten, it should be discarded regardless of type, as mold can penetrate beyond the visible surface. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026 Digging in the dirt and playing with things that were slimy or gooey also sparked a welcome sense of childlike wonder in me. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026 While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Cucumbers Due to their high water content, cucumbers turn mushy and slimy once frozen. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slimy

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muddy

Adjective

Living room furniture does not stand a chance against a shedding dog, a muddy paw or a cat with strong opinions about upholstery.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
On muddy gravel between the smokestacks and the water, a forklift held what looked like an enormous sack of sand.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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