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
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.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Just in the past few games, Anunoby has been the primary defender on the NBA’s most slithery scorer (Gilgeous-Alexander), on a typical, off-the-dribble wing (the Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram) and on a quick-twitch point guard (the San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox).
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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
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
Just in the past few games, Anunoby has been the primary defender on the NBA’s most slithery scorer (Gilgeous-Alexander), on a typical, off-the-dribble wing (the Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram) and on a quick-twitch point guard (the San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox).
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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
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They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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Whether your summer travels involve hiking trails, exploring rocky shorelines, or navigating slippery docks, Sharkey said these Keen sport sandals are up to the task.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Slithery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slithery. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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