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
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).
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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
To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Here, Count Orlick (an utterly transformed and unrecognizable Bill Skarsgard), is anything but a looker, a towering slithery freak with long, icicle-like talons as thick as a rump roast, whose Romanian accent is saddled with Darth Vader-like breathing issues.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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
To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Here, Count Orlick (an utterly transformed and unrecognizable Bill Skarsgard), is anything but a looker, a towering slithery freak with long, icicle-like talons as thick as a rump roast, whose Romanian accent is saddled with Darth Vader-like breathing issues.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slithery
Adjective
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Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kalani Brundage slipped a slick pass over to Addison Smith who beat the Kingwood keeper with a low shot to the left side to give Forney a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is especially true in Santorini, where steep, slick stone steps and cobblestone paths can be tricky to navigate.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Slithery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slithery. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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