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

Spoiled egg salad may have a sour or sulfurous odor, slimy or watery texture, and other signs of spoilage such as dark spots, mold, bubbles, or fizzing. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026

Sargassum, the stinky, slimy bane of beachgoers worldwide, is forecast to swarm over Florida's beaches this summer, experts say. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026

He’s unearthed some of the underground’s most precocious beatmakers (Patrick Garza, 406ahmad, R8) and shapeshifted 2010s radio hits into slimy, head-thumping bangers. —Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026

Before eating, double check that the fruit still smells fresh and doesn't have a sour aroma or slimy texture. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 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