Synonyms of slathering

slathering

verb

present participle of slather

as in smearing

to put a thick layer of a liquid, cream, etc. over (something)

We ate lobster slathered with butter.

She slathered her skin with sunscreen.

Related Words

• smearing
• daubing
• plastering
• dabbing
• anointing
• covering
• applying
• bedaubing
• besmearing
• spreading
• coating
• blanketing
• layering
• overlaying
• laying
• laying on
• surfacing
• sheeting
• overlying
• carpeting
• mantling
• overspreading

Dissimilar Words

• exposing
• stripping
• peeling
• uncovering
• baring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slathering

The goat is tender and deeply savory, the perfect vehicle for slathering charred avocado and queso for a truly melt-in-your-mouth bite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Each type has its own purpose, and using the wrong method, or slathering on too much (or too little), can seriously undermine results. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

That doesn’t mean slathering on an egregious amount of lotions and serums, though — the 59-year-old actress’s mature skincare regimen is surprisingly simple. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

The busboy, Oscar, fantasizes about slathering honey over Kelce's bared chest as he is tied to a pole, leaving him to be eaten by a bear. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Vanicek seems more interested in slathering on the gore, to the point where the movie starts to seem less like a full-bodied story than a string of hyper-violent set pieces. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Kiehl's Crème de Corps likely needs little introduction—Allure editors have been slathering it on for decades. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026

For less than $20, the body lotion is certainly worth checking out (and slathering on from head to toe). — Jamie Allison Sanders, InStyle, 19 June 2026

Bear in mind, however, that some things aren’t worth the risk, such as getting sunburned after slathering on old sunscreen or developing a rash from a skin serum that’s gone bad. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026