as in slippery
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
low tide exposes a stretch of beach strewn with seaweed and slithery rocks
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Recent Examples of slithery
This past spring, Scott was a slithery wonder in the new season of The Comeback as the tech-boosting network head who commissions a new sitcom for Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) to star in, written entirely by AI.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
During the same October 2003 trip to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Attenborough carefully navigated a python to embrace his shoulder so the slithery animal was just inches away from his neck.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Just in the past few games, Anunoby has been the primary defender on the NBA’s most slithery scorer (Gilgeous-Alexander), on a typical, off-the-dribble wing (the Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram) and on a quick-twitch point guard (the San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox).
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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
The storyline stretches its slithery tendrils into new territory that has its title character, embodied by Jenna Ortega, face foes old and new (and family) to uncover the latest supernatural mystery endangering Nevermore Academy.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander, the slithery Oklahoma City Thunder guard, has elevated his play again and is a runaway favorite to win the NBA MVP this year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
During the same October 2003 trip to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Attenborough carefully navigated a python to embrace his shoulder so the slithery animal was just inches away from his neck.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Just in the past few games, Anunoby has been the primary defender on the NBA’s most slithery scorer (Gilgeous-Alexander), on a typical, off-the-dribble wing (the Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram) and on a quick-twitch point guard (the San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox).
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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
The storyline stretches its slithery tendrils into new territory that has its title character, embodied by Jenna Ortega, face foes old and new (and family) to uncover the latest supernatural mystery endangering Nevermore Academy.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander, the slithery Oklahoma City Thunder guard, has elevated his play again and is a runaway favorite to win the NBA MVP this year.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slithery
Adjective
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The hatching doesn't last a long time, but during it, the bugs can cause slippery road conditions.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Slithery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slithery. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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