Synonyms of slithery

slithery

adjective

ˈsli-t͟hə-rē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slippery
• slick
• slicked
• greasy
• greased
• ground
• lubricated
• slippy
• oiled
• polished
• coated
• rubbed
• sanded
• burnished
• glazed
• brushed
• soapy
• waxed
• waxy
• buffed
• shined
• scraped
• glossed
• scoured
• scrubbed
• rasped
• sandpapered
• sandblasted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uneven
• rough
• roughened
• scuffed
• coarsened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slithery

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