slimy

adjective

ˈslī-mē 

slimier; slimiest

1

: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous

also : covered with or yielding slime

2

: vile, offensive

slimily

ˈslī-mə-lē 

adverb

sliminess

ˈslī-mē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of slimy

• muddy

Examples of slimy in a Sentence

Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.

please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house

Recent Examples on the Web

Individual cells excrete stalks that stick to submerged rocks and, despite its slimy appearance, typically feels like wet wool. — Hannah Smith july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Inspect the roots and use clean scissors to cut away any black, slimy roots. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Wilted cilantro is safe to eat but may lack flavor and texture; discard leaves that are slimy, discolored, or have a foul odor. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Giger also left behind a far slimier legacy, one long criticized for its gratuitous victimization of women. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slimy

• grimy

Kids Definition

slimy

adjective

ˈslī-mē 

slimier; slimiest

1

a

: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous

b

: covered with or producing slime

2

: vile sense 1a, offensive

sliminess noun