SLIME Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

slime

noun

ˈslīm

Definition of slime

as in mud

soft wet earth she picked her steps carefully so as not to get any slime on her new shoes

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as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others that guy's a real slime, so avoid him at all costs

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as in creep

a person of low moral character he's the kind of slime that TV reality shows love to cast as a villain

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Recent Examples of slime Robinovitz assured me that Sloomoo Institute slime is changed out weekly and is made onsite with an antibacterial ingredient. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 The theme of the Platner campaign became don’t believe these women until Monday, when a detailed and credible accusation of rape confounded the excuse makers beyond their considerable power to slime women who had stories to tell about Platner. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Biomimicked medical glue, inspired by the slime of a common garden slug (Arion subfuscus), can bond to bloody tissue and holds great promise for surgical applications and the treatment of painful lesions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 Nickelodeon Our World will host kids’ activities like make-your-own slime, bubble play, DJ sets and live raffles. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for slime

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slime

Noun

The biologists reported that some had closed shut or spit out mucus to try to clear the mud.

— Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Some demonstrators marched through steady rain that day, and after police dismantled their tents, others rebuilt their camps in the mud that followed.

— Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of mud

Noun

This take on the mad clown of Gotham is less Jack Nicholson and George Romero, choosing a more stoic approach inspired by Conrad Veidt silent films and German expressionism.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Mimi said one customer had a picture of a scary clown in his profile and his name listed as MURDER, in all caps.

— Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of clown

Noun

This comes as some Windows users have pushed back on the AI creep in Windows; Microsoft even removed Copilot from some less useful locations in Windows 11 in April.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
Hathaway, in her third collaboration with Nolan, is cunning but weary, while Pattinson is just a fantastic creep.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of creep

Noun

But the real key to the magic is that frenetic tone — the dirty, grungy, previously unheard sludge created when guitarist/Ray’s brother Dave Davies slashed his amp’s speaker with a razor.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Inline water filters can be installed and are widely used to trap dirt, debris, and sludge.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of sludge

Noun

Cayman’s restaurant culture is shaped by the more than 130 different nationalities found on the islands, from traditional jerk chicken joints to fine dining establishments.

— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
The desire to make fresh New York rap that isn’t indebted to drill, or chasing broader Gen-Z hip-hop trends such as jerk and rage rap, sometimes leads to experiments that don’t land anywhere.

— Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

On the other side are industry advocates, who say the animals are well cared for, the stables are fine and the owners and drivers love their horses like most pet owners love their dogs.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
In practical terms, this means the HSD Gen 3 can be set up for more than a light bag or two, taking a child, an adult passenger, a family dog, groceries, or heavier everyday cargo.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Definition of dog

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