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
His vision is superb and his handle is tight and slithery, despite playing upright.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 May 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).
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Then one day, the dog accidentally got into a slithery situation.
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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.
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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.
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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 Aldridge,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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.
—
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
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 velvet coating does a better job of gripping slippery fabrics and delicate garments than plastic or metal alternatives.
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The shoe’s outsole is also made with rubber pods that make the sneaker extra grippy on slippery surfaces.
Adjective
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Off a slick feed from Houssem Aouar, Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez scored his second goal of the game to give Algeria a 3-2 lead.
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Appollis made some slick dribbles to set up a right-footed shot from outside the box.
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.
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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.
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“Slithery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slithery. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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